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Two Tanzanians have been arrested for entering the country illegally after authourities had denied them entry at Victoria Falls border post as they did not have the necessary travelling documents.

Musa Yusuru Makongoro (31) and Rajabu Juma Ibrahim (28) who are both employed as bus conductors in their country, entered Zimbabwe from Zambia illegally last Friday.

The pair appeared before Victoria Falls magistrate Ms Rangarirai Gakanje charged with entering the country without a permit.

They pleaded guilty.

The two said they were on their way to South Africa.

“We were just passing through Zimbabwe as we were heading to South Africa,” said Ibrahim.

The magistrate sentenced the duo to an effective three months in prison. “You will then be deported back to Tanzania,” said the magistrate.

The court heard that last Friday at around 5:30PM the two Tanzanians presented themselves to immigration officers at Victoria Falls border post and were denied entry into the country after they failed to produce proper documents.

The two then used an undesignated entry point leading to their arrest.

Prosecuting Mr Takonda Ndovorwi said the two men were arrested along the Victoria Falls-Bulawayo highway at Ndlovu turnoff on their way to Bulawayo.

“On 16 February at Victoria Falls border post, the accused persons unlawfully and intentionally entered Zimbabwe through an undesignated entry point and remained in the country without permits,” said the prosecutor. – state media

The Riverside County Sheriff's Department discovered a marijuana grow operation inside this Rancho Mirage house, which is owned by former prosecutor and defense attorney David Greenberg,(Photo: Zoe Meyers/The Desert Sun)Buy Photo

David Greenberg, a long-time prosecutor turned defense attorney, was sitting at his home on Thursday night when he got a call from an old friend at the sheriff’s department. Deputies were about to raid a rental property that Greenberg owned in Victoria Falls, a ritzy gated neighborhood in Rancho Mirage.

“I thought it was a joke,” Greenberg said. “They could have given me a thousand guesses as to what was going on at the house and I never would have guessed that."

Attorney David Greenberg speaks to reporters in this Desert Sun file photo. Last week, authorities found a marijuana farm inside a Rancho Mirage home owned by Greenberg.(Photo: Taya Kashuba/The Desert Sun)

Greenberg said he began renting out the property through a real estate agent about seven or eight months ago. Greenberg couldn’t remember if he ever met the renters, but said they always paid their rent on time and gave him no reason to be suspicious. The sheriff’s department has now discovered that all the documents the tenants used to rent the home were fraudulent, Greenberg said.

“I am a victim with a capital V,” Greenberg said. “My house is destroyed. They ruined it, these animals. They tore holes in the wall, they tore apart the floor and they screwed up the Edison line. … I can only hope insurance will cover it.

“It is really, really truly awful.”

In an email statement, the sheriff’s department confirmed it uncovered the grow house on Friday and that the house was also stealing electricity, which is “common” with illegal marijuana grows. Few details were released because the grow operation is still under investigation. There have been no arrests.

Greenberg’s home is at least the fourth Rancho Mirage grow house to be discovered in the past 10 months. Last May, authorities confiscated more than 2,500 plants from two homes in the Tuscany neighborhood near Rancho Mirage High School. Last month, authorities found another 150 plants and 50 pounds of processed marijuana in a home near the intersection of Florentina Drive and Vistara Drive. Two suspects – Zhong Jian Yang, 35, and Yonghau Yang, 36 – were arrested in the January investigation. At all four homes, growers had circumvented the electricity meters to steal power.

An illegal marijuana grow was discovered at a Rancho Mirage home near Florentina and Vistara drives. Authorities arrested two suspects identified as Zhong Jian Yang and Yonghau Yang.(Photo: Riverside County Sheriff's Department)

In the email statement released on Tuesday, the sheriff’s department said all of these cases remain under investigation, and detectives have considered the possibility that the grow operations are linked.

“The possibility these type of operations may be connected to past investigations is never excluded from consideration,” the sheriff’s department statement said. “That being said, those details are also being looked into.”

Greenberg worked as a prosecutor at the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office for 20 years, eventually rising to the rank of chief deputy district attorney, who oversaw day-to-day operations for prosecutors in the Coachella Valley and Blythe.

As a defense attorney, Greenberg is a partner in the Palm Desert law firm Soda & Greenberg, which defends suspects in all kinds of criminal cases but spotlights its defense in drug cases, particularly for concertgoers at the annual Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival.

Investigative reporter Brett Kelman can be reached at 760 778 4642 or by email at brett.kelman@desertsun.com. You can follow him on Twitter @tdsBrettKelman.

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]]>http://waterworldnews.net/marijuana-farm-found-inside-rancho-mirage-home-owned-by-former-prosecutor637284Esra ( water world news )Marijuana farm found inside Rancho Mirage home owned by former prosecutorPICKS: Time to see the worldEnjoy your long weekends this year with a getaway to any of these exotic locations

THE many long weekends this year are a boon to travellers wanting to get away and see more of the world.

These long weekends can be used for a short-haul trip or that bucket-list journey of five to 10 days, or longer, without taking too much time off work.

Jacada Travel (www.jacadatravel.com) has come up with these intimate itineraries, designed to give the best of what the locations have to offer.

AFRICA: WINES, WATERFALLS AND WORLD-CLASS SAFARIS

LAND in South Africa’s oldest city, Cape Town, and be intoxicated by its nature and beauty. Surrounded by mountains and lush, green hills, enjoy fine wines and cuisine in the Winelands, or experience the spectacular beach scenery and world-class safari reserves of the Eastern Cape.

Next, head to Zimbabwe for the breathtaking Victoria Falls (still one of the most famous tourist spots in the world). The crashing falls and Zimbabwe’s wildlife make this a spectacular show. You can either see the falls by foot, or in a helicopter or a micro-light.

ASIA: THE BEAUTY OF BHUTAN IN NINE DAYS

THE special nine-day itinerary which starts in the capital Thimphu holds many surprises that bring this deeply Buddhist land to life. Visit the ancient dzongs, temples and museums and take part in a local village festival to experience Bhutanese life.

Next, head to Punakha for stunning hikes to find hidden villages, farmhouses and monasteries set in pastoral scenes. The idyllic walks continue into Paro Valley where you will marvel at striking temples before ending on a high with a hike up the spectacular Tiger’s Nest Monastery, which is famous for some of the world’s most splendid monuments and monasteries.

EUROPE: AN AUSPICIOUS TIME TO SEE THE NORTHERN LIGHTS

THE Chinese and Japanese believe that the Northern Lights bring luck and fertility, making it a popular event with Asians. Some even say that they are a prediction of a forthcoming birth. Winter is the best time to see the Northern Lights as it offers typically clear and dark skies.

The arctic tundra of the Svalbard Islands will also appeal to adventurers with its kayaking, trekking, snowmobiling and dog sledding tours. Complete your wildlife journey by spotting polar bears and whales, and discovering glaciers, fjords and ice caves.

Jacada offers several different perspectives on Norway’s remarkable landscapes with tours by Zodiac, boat and car. Don’t miss an overnight stay in the Arctic Capital, Tromso, which character is shaped by explorers, fishermen and the Sami people.

LATIN AMERICA: THE HIDDEN COSTA RICA

FROM jungle waterfalls and wildlife to white sandy beaches, Costa Rica has it all. With a range of lodging options available from luxury and boutique to safari-style, Jacada offers private tours with expert guides while blending locations and activities to suit your taste.

Get up close and personal with the wildlife of Arenal while visiting the magnificent volcano. There, ride on sky trams and see nature on foot on canopy walkways. On the Pacific coast, kick back and relax on white sandy beaches and in wildlife reserves. Alternatively, see the coffee plantations, cloud forests and rainforests of the Central Highlands. Jacada provides private transfers to Tortuguero Village, from which most trails and expeditions begin.

AUSTRALASIA: FALL IN LOVE WITH FRENCH POLYNESIA

BE amazed by deep turquoise lagoons, white sandy beaches, and dramatic green volcanoes set in the middle of the South Pacific Ocean. There’s plenty to explore, since French Polynesia consists of 118 islands — 67 of which are inhabited.

Occupying an area larger than Europe, it is divided into five groups of islands: The Society Islands, the Tuamotu Archipelago, Gambier Islands, Marquesas Islands and Austral Islands. Experience festivities, and mysterious ancestral arts and rites that have fascinated people through the ages.

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]]>http://waterworldnews.net/niagara-calendar637018Esra ( water world news )Niagara CalendarWiggins <b>falls</b> in quarterfinals of district tournament

Yuma defenders Victor Mendoza (1, right) and Chadron Coffield (12, left) apply a double-team to a Wiggins ball handler in their quarterfinal game of the 2A District 2 tournament on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018 at Yuma High School. (Jenny Noble / OTSportsChek)

The Wiggins Tigers saw their basketball season come to an end on Tuesday with losses on the road in the 2A District 2 quarterfinals. The boys teams lost 64-18 against the Yuma Indians and the girls team lost 28-14 to the Holyoke Dragons.

In both losses, the Tigers struggled on offense and fell behind early against their opponents.

The boys team held tough with the No. 1 ranked Yuma Indians in the first quarter, trailing 11-5 at the end of the quarter. Yuma went on a decent scoring run in the second quarter, pushing them to a 29-12 lead before the half.

Wiggins would see the game get away from them in the second half as Yuma pulled away comfortably with steady offense and a defense that held the Tigers to six points in the second half.

In the girls game, things would be much closer, but the team's struggles to score were the difference in their loss with the Dragons.

Holyoke took an early 7-2 in the first quarter over Wiggins and slowly built up the lead to 11 points by the half behind a stingy defense. Forcing contested shots and holding the Tigers to one shot per possession for most of the game resulted in Holyoke not allowing more than six points scored in any of the four quarters.

Despite their struggles to score, the Dragons found enough offense from Grace Dille, Victoria Race and Taeryn Trumper to get the low-scoring win.

Wiggins finishes the season with a 3-17 record in boys basketball and an 11-9 record in girls basketball. Both teams are eliminated from the district tournament.

]]>http://waterworldnews.net/wiggins-bfallsb-in-quarterfinals-of-district-tournament637289Esra ( water world news )Wiggins <b>falls</b> in quarterfinals of district tournamentBilly Graham: No one brought more people to Christ since St. PaulBilly Graham, who died Wednesday at 99, brought more people to Jesus than anyone since St. Paul trudged the Roman roads around the Mediterranean Sea in the first century.

However, as impressive as Graham’s accomplishments were in evangelizing around the world, he made an equally important contribution to those outside of his own conservative Protestant tradition, rooted historically in the rural and small-town South and the Midwestern heartland.

By reaching out to Catholics, Jews and those outside the Judeo-Christian tradition, Graham changed the image of what an evangelist is. His matinee-idol appearance, with his golden mane of hair helped, of course, as did the fact that he preached with good grammar and only a faint trace of a Southern accent. Likewise the much-repeated story, perhaps apocryphal, of William Randolph Hearst’s order to his media empire to “puff Graham” at the start of the young evangelist’s seminal Los Angeles crusade.

But it was the content of his message outside of his crusades, and his optimistic mien, that rescued the marginalized view of what an evangelist is from the novel and movie “Elmer Gantry.” Graham was the opposite of the sweaty, uneducated, money-grubbing, womanizing, tent-show revivalist created and immortalized by Sinclair Lewis and Burt Lancaster.

Graham urged people come to Jesus just as they were, to help them achieve salvation, but also to become better people in their daily lives.

Graham’s message did not rely on the caricatured notion of fire and brimstone, one that offered sinners theological “fire insurance” to keep them out of the depths of hell. Instead, he was spiritually aspirational, urging his millions of listeners, viewers and readers to come to Jesus just as they were, to help them achieve salvation, but also to become better people in their daily lives after they were saved.

It is no surprise that Billy Graham’s rise roughly coincided with the rise of the “New South,” what has since become the suburban Sunbelt. Graham was raised outside Charlotte, N.C., a city that epitomized the emerging Sunbelt, where it seemed there were about as many banks and financial institutions as there were houses of worship.

Early in his evangelical career Graham realized that for his brand of Christianity to be viable to a worldwide audience (and market), it would have to break the shackles of racism that had chained the South for hundreds of years. To be sure, Graham did not participate in civil-rights marches, much less go to jail for his beliefs, but he made his views plain over time. This incremental approach, while not placing him in American Christianity’s prophetic minority, had the benefit of bringing many of his fellow white Southerners with him, demonstrating through his actions and implicit in his message, that things would have to change for those who wanted to think of themselves as Christians.

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Graham and Nelson Mandela were born in the same year, and Graham corresponded with the South African leader for decades while he was in prison.

“Graham refused to preach in apartheid South Africa for 20 years until the government, in 1973, gave permission for a mixed-race gathering,” according to Tami Hultman, co-founder of AllAfrica.com. “Before that, across the border in Victoria Falls in what was then Rhodesia, Graham declared the apartheid must end.”

In the 1980s, when televangelism scandals rocked the nation, it was Billy Graham’s unblemished reputation that kept many fundamentalist Christians from despair.

Graham was not without his faults, as many have documented, and he acknowledged. He grew too comfortable and too close to those in power, especially Richard Nixon. And his pricey wardrobe also drew criticism.

It is instructive, if not entirely fair, to compare Billy Graham to his son and chosen heir, Franklin. For all his considerable organizational gifts, Franklin’s message from the pulpit has a darker hue than his father’s. And, where the father did his best to reach out to non-Christians, the son has been quick to denounce Muslims and Hindus, referring to the latter as “pagans.”

So, Christians and non-Christians alike can be grateful for Billy Graham’s life and work, to join with his family, friends, supporters and admirers by saying, “Well done, thy good and faithful servant.”

]]>http://waterworldnews.net/billy-graham-no-one-brought-more-people-to-christ-since-st-paul637019Esra ( water world news )Billy Graham: No one brought more people to Christ since St. PaulKenya risk missing Region Five golf tourney over fundsBy LARRY NGALAMore by this Author

Kenya’s senior national golf team may miss this year’s Africa Region Five golf championship at Chapman Golf Club in Harare Zimbabwe from April 10 to 15.

Kenya Golf Union (KGU) chairman Richard Wanjalla said on Monday that the union was not in a position to send a team to the championship due to lack of funds.

“Though we received the invitation a bit late from the organizers of the event, we would be most delighted to send a team of four players and two officials if we are able to get the funds for air tickets and players allowances," said Wanjalla.

Ha said Kenya will host the international test match (Victoria Cup) between the country and Uganda as well as the Region Four championship, formerly East Africa Challenge Cup this year.

“With those two events and other domestic functions, I don’t see us sending a team to Zimbabwe unless the government comes out to support the union,’’ said Wanjalla.

It will be the first time since 1989 that Kenya, which, in addition to hosting the championship several times, won the 2010 edition in Gaborone, Botswana, fails to participate in the championship.

The KGU vice chairman Lucas Maranga, who is also the tournament director in the union, said KGU was yet to receive Sh900,000 promised by the government last year when the union used its own resources to sent a team to the All Africa Team Golf Championship in Victoria Falls Zimbabwe.

“I highly doubt if we will be able to get any money to pay for the trip. It will be very sad if we are not able to participate in the championship," added Maranga.

Meanwhile, five Ugandan top amateurs including their national champion Ronald Rugumayo, who will be featuring in this year’s Barclays Kenya Open, arrived in Nairobi on Wednesday ready for the this weekend’s Muthaiga Open at Muthaiga Golf Club.

Rugumayo, from Toro Golf Club and a member of Uganda’s national team, was offered a slot in the Kenya Open by the KGU.

Others are Becca Mwanja and Collins Ajidra from Uganda Golf Club Kampala, and Edrine Okong and Joel Basalame from Mehta Golf Club Lugazi.

They will be battling it out with Kenya’s top amateurs in the third leg of the Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) series.

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]]>http://waterworldnews.net/palm-beach-gardens-fl636733Esra ( water world news )Palm Beach Gardens, FLKFC <b>falls</b> fowl in UK with supply crisis of chickenHundreds of KFC outlets remained shut in Britain yesterday due to a supply crisis, leaving fans craving a fix of deep-fried chicken.

“I want my burrito wrap!” 31-year-old Karen Brian said outside an outlet of the US fast-food chain at Victoria Station in central London. “KFC is a well-known brand and they can’t sell chicken?”

The shortages blamed on a switch of chicken supplier by KFC started over the weekend and are expected to last all week in some parts of Britain, leading to widespread online mockery for the chain.

“So @KFC have run out of chicken. This is how the apocalypse starts,” wrote Twitter user @jonevans78, while @Brad_Langford said: “How will the nation cope?”

Others, like meat substitute maker Quorn, spotted an opportunity, with the company tweeting its offer of “Quorn Crispy Nuggets for a meat-free alternative.”

KFC said yesterday about 450 of its 900 outlets remained closed after “operational issues” with new German delivery supplier DHL left them without poultry supplies.

There were reports of desperate KFC employees taking the initiative and buying chicken themselves, while the Daily Mail reported that crates of undelivered chicken at a DHL depot would have to be destroyed.

“Some chickens have now crossed the road,” the company said in a statement on Twitter, providing devotees with a link to a list of restaurants that are open. “However, we expect the disruption to some restaurants to continue over the remainder of the week, meaning some will be closed and others operating with a reduced menu or shortened hours.”

“We’ve brought a new delivery partner onboard, but they’ve had a couple of teething problems — getting fresh chicken out to 900 restaurants across the country is pretty complex,” KFC said.

“We know that this might have inconvenienced some of you over the last few days, and disappointed you when you wanted your fried chicken fix,” the company added.

With some customers apparently suffering withdrawal symptoms, one London police department tweeted: “Please do not contact us about the #KFCcrisis — it is not a police matter if your favorite eatery is not serving the menu that you desire.”

DHL’s managing director of retail, John Boulter, said the delivery firm was working to “return to normal service levels as soon as possible. The reasons for this unforeseen interruption of this complex service are being worked on.”

The KFC outlet at Victoria Station eventually opened an hour later than normal yesterday due to supply issues, according to staff.

But 41-year-old Jamie Pitcher said her two local KFC restaurants in Essex were still shut, calling the situation “terrible.”

Pitcher said she normally goes to KFC twice a month and particularly liked the bucket portions.

“I can understand why people are angry or sad but it is not worth being upset.”

Mzembi, who is facing several criminal charges, had approached the court last week complaining that the state had no right to prosecute him.

He is accused of swindling $1,6 million which was meant for United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) general assembly in 2013.

The event was jointly hosted by Zimbabwe and neighbour Zambia at the Victoria Falls resort.

The ex-minister is denying fraud, but magistrate Rumbidzayi Mugwagwa ruled that the ex-minister should face the trial.

“There is sufficient nexus to connect the accused to the allegations he is facing. He was the minister and was in charge of the conference.

“Even though he was not a signatory to the bank account, he is liable due to doctrine of common cause,” said the judge.

Through his lawyer Job Sikhala, Mzembi had challenged his placement on remand arguing that his case was a matter for international law.

He argued that the UNWTO should be the complainant in his case as such he was wrongfully before the court.

Mzembi is being charged together with tourism and hospitality ministry consultant Aaron Dzingira Mushoriwa, 62, and former ministry permanent secretary Margret Sangarwe, 59.

The three were charged with theft of trust property. They deny the allegations.

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]]>http://waterworldnews.net/fraud-mzembi39s-remand-refusal-bid-flops636735Esra ( water world news )Fraud: Mzembi&#39;s remand refusal bid flopsExample <b>Victoria Falls</b> in Southern Africa Contemporary globalization Globalhttp://waterworldnews.net/example-bvictoria-fallsb-in-southern-africa-contemporary-globalization-global636736Esra ( water world news )Example <b>Victoria Falls</b> in Southern Africa Contemporary globalization GlobalKFC <b>falls</b> fowl in Britain with chicken runLONDON: Less than a third of KFC's outlets in Britain remained shut on Wednesday (Feb 21) afternoon, following a supply crisis that closed hundreds of its restaurants and left customers struggling to find their deep-fried chicken fix.

Around 628 of the American fast-food chain's 900 British outlets were open by mid-afternoon, according to an online list updated by KFC.

In this photo taken on Feb 19, pedestrians pass outside a closed KFC fast food store in south London. (Photo: AFP/Ben Stansall)

"I want my burrito wrap!" 31-year-old Karen Brian told AFP outside an outlet at Victoria Station in central London, which the company said was among those to reopen later Wednesday.

"KFC is a well-known brand and they can't sell chicken?" she said, adding that she would be heading to rival McDonald's even though "it is not that good".

The poultry shortages, blamed by KFC on a switch to a new delivery supplier, started over the weekend, with problems expected to persist all week in some parts of Britain.

"We anticipate the number of closures will reduce over the coming days as our teams work flat out all hours to clear the backlog," a KFC spokesman told AFP.

Some outlets will remain closed while others may operate with a reduced menu or shortened hours, he added.

The spokesman said the costs of the crisis on the firm were "significant".

The issues have lead to widespread online mockery for the chain.

"So @KFC have run out of chicken. This is how the apocalypse starts," wrote Twitter user @jonevans78, while @Brad_Langford said: "How will the nation cope?"

Others, like meat substitute maker Quorn, spotted an opportunity, with the company tweeting its offer of "Quorn Crispy Nuggets for a meat-free alternative".

'BIRD-BRAINED'

There were reports of desperate KFC employees taking the initiative and buying chicken themselves, while the Daily Mail newspaper reported that crates of undelivered chicken at a depot for German delivery supplier DHL would have to be destroyed.

"Some chickens have now crossed the road," the company said on Twitter, providing customers with a link to the list of open restaurants.

"We're looking at all options to minimise wastage," the spokesman added. "To be clear, nothing will leave for delivery or be served at our restaurants that doesn't meet our incredibly high standards."

The crisis erupted over the weekend when KFC switched its delivery contract to DHL from South African-owned supplier Bidvest.

"We've brought a new delivery partner onboard, but they've had a couple of teething problems - getting fresh chicken out to 900 restaurants across the country is pretty complex," KFC said.

"We know that this might have inconvenienced some of you over the last few days, and disappointed you when you wanted your fried chicken fix," the company added.

The shortages, which are expected to last all week in some parts of Britain, have prompted online mockery and disbelief aimed at the US fast-food giant. (Photo: AFP/Ben Stansall)

The GMB trade union said earlier that the closures were the result of KFC's "bird-brained" decision to switch supplier, saying it had caused 255 redundancies and the closure of a Bidvest depot.

"We tried to warn KFC this decision would have consequences - well now the chickens are coming home to roost," GMB's national officer Mick Rix wrote.

"Bidvest are specialists - a food distribution firm with years of experience; DHL are scratching around for any work they can get to undercut them," he said.

"NOT A POLICE MATTER"

With some customers apparently suffering withdrawal symptoms, one London police department tweeted: "Please do not contact us about the #KFCcrisis - it is not a police matter if your favourite eatery is not serving the menu that you desire."

DHL's managing director of retail, John Boulter, said the delivery firm was working to "return to normal service levels as soon as possible.

"The reasons for this unforeseen interruption of this complex service are being worked on," he added, although he did not give the exact reason for the problem.

"We are committed to step-by-step improvements to allow KFC to reopen its stores over the coming days."

KFC confirmed DHL is still waiting for an application for a cold storage licence to be completed, but added local environmental health officers visited the firm's facility on Tuesday and "were satisfied with all arrangements".

But 41-year-old Jamie Pitcher said her two local KFC restaurants in Essex were still shut, calling the situation "terrible". "They should rectify this," she said.

Pitcher said she normally goes to KFC twice a month and particularly liked the bucket portions. "I can understand why people are angry or sad but it is not worth being upset."

]]>http://waterworldnews.net/kfc-bfallsb-fowl-in-britain-with-chicken-run636421Esra ( water world news )KFC <b>falls</b> fowl in Britain with chicken runState fawning over Robert Mugabe at a minimum on his 94th birthdayHarare — Zimbabweans marked Robert Mugabe’s 94th birthday on Wednesday with an official day off, but without the extravagant cakes and fawning tributes that defined February 21 for much of his 37-year rule.

As president, Mugabe typically celebrated with a rambling speech while wearing a suit decorated with images of his own face at a party that included a lavish feast.

But following his ousting in November after a brief military takeover, this year’s festivities were restrained.

Other than a solitary editorial proclaiming the former head of state’s big day in the government-run Herald newspaper, there was little in the way of official fanfare.

None of the ministries and agencies that previously clamoured to mark the day even acknowledged it this year, and the flurry of tributes that filled newspaper pull-outs each year was also absent.

While government offices and schools were closed for the first annual "Robert Mugabe National Youth Day" — declared a week after his forced resignation on November 21 — much civilian life continued as normal.

"It’s a day we treasure and we revere the former president," Simon Khaya Moyo, spokesperson of the governing Zanu-PF, told local media.

"The party will send its best wishes and a cake," added Moyo, whose party switched allegiances from Mugabe to President Emmerson Mnangagwa during 2017’s take-over.

Mugabe, whose authoritarian rule drove Zimbabwe into economic ruin, has not made any public appearances following his abrupt ousting.

But a close ally told AFP that the nonagenarian was in good health and looking forward to his birthday.

"He is well and resting and ready to celebrate his birthday," former central bank chief Gideon Gono said. "He is going about his business and going to his farm, contrary to what was being said."

Gono said he had visited Mugabe at his upmarket home in Harare’s Borrowdale suburb at the weekend.

Mugabe said, "It is not time to speak to the press," according to Gono.

Father Fidelis Mukonori, the Jesuit priest who mediated the negotiations that persuaded Mugabe to finally step down, said the former leader was "fine and fit".

"He is still in his suits. He still dresses well, looks smart," he told local media.

Mugabe had ruled Zimbabwe since independence from British colonial rule in 1980 and his birthday was declared a national holiday on the recommendation of Zanu-PF.

Among the excesses of Mugabe’s previous celebrations were vast birthday cakes, even as food shortages affected millions of Zimbabweans.

The biggest cake each year was said to weigh the same number of kilograms as Mugabe’s age. It took several men to carry it into the marquee.

This week, Mugabe appeared in photographs standing with his wife, Grace Mugabe, and the new African Union Commission chairperson, Moussa Faki Mahamat, in Harare.

The photographs were the first of the couple since the president resigned.

In a briefing to reporters, Mahamat said Mugabe told him he stepped down "for peace and development of the country".

AFP

]]>http://waterworldnews.net/state-fawning-over-robert-mugabe-at-a-minimum-on-his-94th-birthday636422Esra ( water world news )State fawning over Robert Mugabe at a minimum on his 94th birthdayZambia relishes &#39;once in a lifetime&#39; game against All BlacksThe destination is Australia's Gold Coast; the reason for their journey is the Commonwealth Games. This is, by some distance, the biggest stage the country's sevens team has played on.

If that doesn't sound daunting enough, there's another caveat. Zambia has been drawn in a pool with Canada, Kenya, and -- wait for it -- New Zealand.

The All Blacks, as well as being the world's most famous rugby-playing nation, are four-time Commonwealth champions. A terrifying prospect on the one hand.

But on the other, it presents Zambia's semi-professional players with massive opportunities to achieve recognition on a global scale and for the sport to gain popularity back home.

The atmosphere within the team, needless to say, is buoyant.

"It will be a once in a lifetime opportunity," vice-captain Guy Lipschitz tells CNN Sport. "I'm really excited to play against the game's biggest, top-tier sides. Zambia has obviously come quite a long way in terms of playing second-tier teams.

"Zambia has progressed a lot in a year, year and a half ... In terms of the popularity of the sport, I think it will be huge, having that exposure for the sevens."

'A very big milestone'

Like many of Zambia's sevens players, Lipschitz is an amateur juggling his rugby commitments alongside a full-time job. Others are still in college and university, training three times a week with clubs and playing league games at the weekend.

Qualification for the Commonwealths came courtesy of a fourth-place finish in the 2017 Africa Sevens Cup which saw Zambia notch victories over Morocco, Tunisia, Ghana and Senegal.

The team has two tournaments before it arrives on the Gold Coast -- the Royal Bafokeng Sevens in Sun City, South Africa, followed by the Victoria Falls Sevens in Zimbabwe. Two new coaches have also been recruited -- Nyundo Artmitage, a former captain of Zambia sevens, and Neill Nortje, who brings experience of coaching South African side the Golden Lions.

"It's a very big milestone for us to be able to play in the Commonwealths," Clement Sinkamba, president of the Zambian Rugby Union, tells CNN Sport. "This opens up our country as an emerging rugby-playing nation.

"We are also hoping that by playing such big names as the All Blacks, that should really give us impetus to move forward ... That our players will start breaking into professional ranks and some teams will spot talent in our players and pick some of them for professional careers."

Zambia isn't necessarily a stranger to international competition. Last year brought victory over Zimbabwe in the final of the Zambia Rugby Sevens International. The team also featured in the Dubai Rugby Sevens Invitational, which runs alongside the main leg of the Sevens World Series.

In the past, the team has played the likes of Canada and Italy, and once upon a time came within a point of overturning Australia, eventually going down 11-12.

Having qualified for the Commonwealths, Sinkamba says that he wants to see Zambia crowned African champions and to be given a berth in the Sevens World Series alongside Kenya, Uganda and Zimbabwe.

Developing Zambian rugby at an elite level is one thing; there are also ambitions that the grassroots can grow. The fast-paced, seven-a-side format of the game could be key in this regard.

"Fifteen-a-side is physically quite tough," explains Lipschitz. "In Zambia, we are not physically as big as other teams -- we can't dominate that aspect of the game.

"In sevens you can just hold your own in the physical department and make up for the difference with speed. That's where Zambia will excel quite quickly."

]]>http://waterworldnews.net/zambia-relishes-39once-in-a-lifetime39-game-against-all-blacks637022Esra ( water world news )https://cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/180215123631-zambia-sevens-rugby-tease-header-large-169.jpegZambia relishes &#39;once in a lifetime&#39; game against All BlacksTraveler&#39;s Journal: On safari in Botswana and TanzaniTraveler’s Journal

When: 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 22

Where: Sequim High School library, 601 N. Sequim Ave.

Cost: Suggested $5 donation (adults); 18 and younger, free

Presenters: Burt Jones and Maurine Shimlock

Presentation: ‘On Safari in Botswana and Tanzani’

For most of our professional lives we have traveled the world documenting tropical reefs. We’ve explored more than 40 countries and photographed hundreds of coral species, fish, marine mammals, and even had new damselfish species named for each of us.

Then, in 2014 we traveled to Africa for the first time. From the moment we stood awestruck before Victoria Falls, we fell in love with Africa’s stunningly diverse beauty and its great gatherings of animals.

The Okavango River flows from Angola and crosses into Botswana via Namibia where it creates a changeable and complex ecosystem. River channels appear and disappear, cracks in the earth open and close with tectonic plate movement and the change of seasons. Animals must adjust to these changes and alter their daily wanderings in search of water and prey.

When we visited the Savute area of Okavango in 2014, the infamous Savute channel was flowing. Elephants came to camp nightly to frolic in the gushing water. The marsh was lush, full of waterfowl and buffaloes.

When we returned in 2017, the channel was closed, the marsh completely dry. Elephants concentrated around the few remaining water holes, providing excellent photographic opportunities, but Savute’s drought was stressful for many. There were few decent places for buffaloes or hippos to congregate, and grazing animals like antelopes and zebras fed continuously on dry, nutrient poor grasses. As the water-loving animals moved on, other species moved in. We saw many more big cats, lions, cheetahs and leopards this past year.

In Botswana, we also visited the Moremi area of the Okavango and Chobe National Park, set on the banks of the Chobe River. We thrilled at wild dogs surrounding their prey, lions stalking wart hogs, leopards feasting on antelope.

Everyone who goes to Africa expects to see animals, but one of the great thrills is the surprise of seeing animals doing things: mating, hunting, playing.

Several million animals also roam the varied landscape of Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park, perhaps the embodiment of our classic vision of what Africa should look like. At night, drowsy in our tents, we listened apprehensively as lions roared and hippos grunted. During the day we moved between kopjes, rock outcroppings, where the big cats lazed while digesting their nightly feasts.

Created in 1940, Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park protects over half of the Serengeti’s ecosystem and is witness to the great migration cycle of wildebeests between Tanzania and Kenya. Predators follow migrating herds, and this season is a photographer’s delight.

It is important to remember that while our images show the glory of African wildlife, they also document Africa’s iconic species in decline. Today there are only about 450,000 elephants in Africa, down from over a million in the 1980s and multiple millions at the beginning of the 20th century. Lions have lost about 60 percent of the population in the past hundred years.

The dream of modern Africa is for its wildlife and people to coexist and flourish together.

About the presenters

Burt Jones and Maurine Shimlock are award-winning photojournalists who specialize in documenting tropical marine life and pioneering remote dive destinations. Since 1992 they have explored the Indonesian archipelago, recording images of its spectacular reefs, while promoting sustainable marine tourism as one way to preserve these regions’ unsurpassed marine life.

Their photography has been featured on the covers of more than a dozen of the world’s most prestigious publications. Secret Sea, the first large format collection of their photography, has won several publishing awards including the Benny Award for best photography book.

In 2012, Maurine was inducted into the Women’s Diving Hall of Fame. In 2015 a new species of damselfish was named for Maurine, honoring her photojournalism and conservation work. In 2017, Burt’s contributions were honored with a new damselfish species named for him.

Seeking a different kind of adventure Burt and Maurine first travelled to Africa in 2014. Africa immediately captivated them, and in 2017 they returned to explore and document Botswana and Tanzania. Their Traveler’s Journal presentation will highlight their amazing journey through these wild places.

About the presentations

Traveler’s Journal is a presentation of the Peninsula Trails Coalition with local adventurers sharing their stories and photos with you. All of the money raised is used to buy project supplies and food for the volunteers working on the Olympic Discovery Trail.

Admission is $5 adults, youths 18 and under free. Shows start at 7 p.m. in the Sequim High School Library at 601 N. Sequim Ave. The seating is chairs and some people bring their own cushions.

Each year the dream of a continuous trail from Port Townsend to Forks gets a little closer. In 2017, about 200 volunteers put in more than 9,000 hours of labor on the trail.

One selected photo enlargement will be given each week as a door prize. Call Arvo Johnson at 360-301-9359 for more information.

]]>http://waterworldnews.net/traveler39s-journal-on-safari-in-botswana-and-tanzani636423Esra ( water world news )Traveler&#39;s Journal: On safari in Botswana and TanzaniO&#39;Rourke critical of his team&#39;s goaltending; Cougars rally <b>falls</b> short

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The BC Division leading Rockets scored three times on their first six shots to take a 3-0 lead by the 5:35 mark of the opening period.

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]]>http://waterworldnews.net/elkins-bfallsb-in-sectional636220Esra ( water world news )Elkins <b>falls</b> in sectional<b>Victoria</b> planthttp://waterworldnews.net/bvictoriab-plant636021Esra ( water world news )<b>Victoria</b> plantDiscover the World with Flights on Emirates from SGD1,019Note : All travel products (tour packages, travel deals, cruises packages etc) featured are offered by third party providers. As such, the details such as itineraries, pricing and availability are subjected to changes and they should always be confirmed with the relevant providers. ]]>http://waterworldnews.net/discover-the-world-with-flights-on-emirates-from-sgd1019636022Esra ( water world news )Discover the World with Flights on Emirates from SGD1,019SACKED TRAFFIC COP GOES TO COURTAN ex-junior female traffic cop who was fired after she was
found in possession of $3 excess money at a roadblock in January has taken
Commissioner-General Godwin Matanga to court challenging her dismissal.

Ex-Constable Nyarai Chigaro, who was based in Victoria
Falls and was discharged on January 9 this year, is seeking an order setting
aside her dismissal.

She also wants an order directing the police boss to
immediately reinstate her without loss of pay and benefits.

Chigaro, through her lawyers Mvhiringi and Associates, filed
an application for review at the Bulawayo High Court citing Comm-Gen Matanga
and the officer commanding police in Hwange district, Chief Superintendent
Newton Mutomba as respondents.

Chief Supt Mutomba was cited in his capacity as the
president of the suitability board of enquiry that recommended Chigaro’s
dismissal.

In her grounds of appeal, Chigaro said the respondents
grossly erred by discharging her without taking into consideration the highly
mitigatory factors in her favour.

She said she was a junior cop who lacked guidance from her
superiors at the time of committing the offence. “I was working under the
supervision of more senior members who did not give me sufficient guidance. My
misconduct was a mistake and not a deliberate case of dishonesty and I am a
first offender who deserved a second chance,” said Chigaro.

She said her former bosses overlooked the fact that it was
not clear how much money was found on her.

Chigaro, in her founding affidavit, said she was tried by a
single officer in an improper manner in violation of the Police Act and fined
$10.

“I filed my appeal against my conviction with the first
respondent (Comm-Gen Matanga). However, I was surprised to be advised that my
appeal had been dismissed,” she said.

Chigaro argued that during her disciplinary hearing, the
investigating officer and one of the witnesses was also one of the members of
the board of enquiry which contravened section 50 (1) of the Police Act.

The fired cop said she was not served with the outcome of
the enquiry, but was shocked when she received a discharge order. Chigaro argued that the action is in violation of the
Police Act.

“The manner in which the enquiry into my suitability to
remain a member of the police service was conducted was irregular as it
violated a statutory provision as well as the supreme law of the country.
Failure to provide me with written reasons was a violation of my constitutional
rights,” she said.

On January 12 last year, Chigaro was deployed on traffic
enforcement at the 430km peg along the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls road.

At round 1.40PM, one Assistant Commissioner A Mangezi
visited the site of the roadblock.

Upon arrival, he conducted a spot check and discovered that
Chigaro was in possession of $3 excess money, which she failed to account for
leading to her arrest. Newsday

]]>http://waterworldnews.net/sacked-traffic-cop-goes-to-court636424Esra ( water world news )SACKED TRAFFIC COP GOES TO COURT5 Facts and a Video of the <b>Victoria Falls</b>When the dust had settled after Emmerson Mnangagwa’s dramatic takeover of Zimbabwe, he made some key appointments to his cabinet.

One of those appointments was Priscah Mupfumira, who was named as the new minister of tourism and hospitality. Zimbabwe’s tourism had declined drastically over the last decade, which is such a pity. It’s a lovely country with many wonderful tourists attractions.

The Victoria Falls are probably the best known of these attractions. It’s a good time to see them, as they tend to be at their most ferocious during February and March, but don’t take our word for it – just look at National Geographic’s footage below.

Here are 5 facts you might not have known about these majestic falls:

The Zambezi’s flow is at its lowest from September to December and that’s when the daredevils come out to play. There is a pool right at the edge where a person can swim relatively safely when the water is low. It’s called the Devil’s Pool.

The falls are named Victoria in honour of Queen Victoria, who was the reigning monarch in 1855 when Livingstone first discovered the falls. The locals call it Mosi-oa-Tunya, which means smoke that thunders.

It is a world heritage site, which means it belongs to all the people in the world.

The falls are almost exactly halfway between the Zambezi Rivers’ journey from its origin point to the point where it flows into the sea.

It’s one of the few places you can see a moonbow. Moonbows or lunar rainbows are rare natural atmospheric phenomena that occur when the Moon’s light is reflected and refracted off water droplets in the air.

]]>http://waterworldnews.net/5-facts-and-a-video-of-the-bvictoria-fallsb636221Esra ( water world news )5 Facts and a Video of the <b>Victoria Falls</b><b>Victoria Falls</b> &amp; Zambiahttp://waterworldnews.net/bvictoria-fallsb-amp-zambia636023Esra ( water world news )<b>Victoria Falls</b> &amp; ZambiaLocal tourism way to goAnalysis: EVANS NGOMAFOR any economy to blossom, all sectors must be contributing a fair share to the national cause.These sectors include agriculture, mining, manufacturing, transportation and logistics, tourism and support service industries.These are the main wheels of any economy, and our country is no exception.We should be proud that as a country we are doing fairly well economically with projections that we are on course of achieving our Vision 2030 of being a middle-income economy. This is by no means an easy task and we all need to play a role in it, one way or the other.If we look at the agriculture sector, despite the current challenges in terms of input distribution, prices, etc, we have experienced a fairly good harvest.With crop diversification into fresh farm produce and tobacco, we can only hope for the best whilst maintaining our focus on individually and collectively doing what is right for mutual benefit.On tourism, as a country we are known regionally and internationally as home to one of the seven wonders of the world, the mighty Victoria Falls.This is a very significant natural wonder we have and it has greatly assisted the country to make a name. We have Livingstone in the Southern Province, known as the tourist capital and has facilities that are meant to offer recreation to visitors.I remember vividly way back in 2007 when I went to the airport to pick up a colleague.As we were driving we tuned in to one of the local radio stations, Radio Phoenix and playing was a jingle on Zambia being the ‘real Africa’.My colleague, who was from South Africa, was really charmed by what we could offer as a country, and straightaway made a commitment that in 2008 he would plan for a family holiday to experience the real Africa. I tell you, his experience was never a letdown.Fast forward to 2018, during one of our routine conversations with my colleague, he asked me if I had been visiting tourist attractions in the country. Fortunately I had been to Siavonga and Livingstone, which was not that bad, but looking at it now I feel more could and can still be done.As I reflect on how we can grow our economy, one of the things I have come to realise is the unmatched potential in the country’s tourism sector. We have game reserves, abundant water bodies and rich cultural heritage sites.But as locals we are not aware that these actually exist within our country and that we can at least visit them once in a year.We have a number of traditional ceremonies. N’cwala will be held this month. I’m happy that we still value and place great importance on such activities as they perfect platforms for cultural exchanges and play a big role in promoting local tourism. We must surely maintain these and give ourselves a pat on the back.Looking closely at South Africa, during festive holidays, there is a tremendous increase in traffic to the beaches. This is one way of promoting local tourism.There are issues of costs and prioritising what to do. I believe this can be an issue worth discussing and engaging various stakeholders on how, as a country, we can see to it that locals are not mere spectators in their own country but become active participants taking into consideration economic capabilities.This should be a serious starting point, and as BuyZed we are going to create such a forum and deliberate on how best this could be done.Still in South Africa, they have a running campaign dubbed ‘Shot left’ that seeks to encourage intercity visitations, say, from Cape Town to Johannesburg to see places like Soweto, Sandton and to Ethekwini to places like Moses Mabhidha Stadium.All this is to encourage growth in local tourism. As advocates for a better Zambia for all, this surely is one way of growing our economy and for all to be active players.We need to change the mindset that travelling, recreation and sightseeing are only for those who have money. We can all play a role.School trips are useful and one sure way of promoting local tourism. We need to make sure that all traditional ceremonies contribute towards growth of local tourism.As BuyZed, we are taking the initiative and will, in the coming months in our quest to build and grow ‘brand Zambia’ for the benefit of everyone, launch a local tourism campaign as a way to stimulate growth of this sector.We hope to work with various stakeholders on how best it could be done practically to see an increase in the number of local tourists.In subsequent articles we will list all sites available in the country to close the information gap that exists.Let’s play our part to support the growth of the country we call our home and cherish so much.The author is founder of BuyZed Campaign Zambia.
]]>http://waterworldnews.net/local-tourism-way-to-go635808Esra ( water world news )Local tourism way to goCarl Joshua joins Breeze FMWhat can I do to prevent this in the future?

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]]>http://waterworldnews.net/carl-joshua-joins-breeze-fm635809Esra ( water world news )Carl Joshua joins Breeze FMIt was mere chance that tragedy struck Florida and not here in Indiana

Daniel Lee, Opinion contributor
Published 5:39 p.m. ET Feb. 20, 2018

The day of the shooting, our own children sang a piece of devotional music, asking us to acknowledge sorrow and tragedy.

At the funeral of a victim of the school shooting, in Coral Springs, Fla., on Feb. 19, 2018.(Photo: Gerald Herbert, AP)

As despairing parents in Parkland, Florida waited last Wednesday night for news of children still missing after yet another school shooting rampage, our high school auditorium in Greenwood, Indiana, was filling with parents arriving for the choir’s winter concert.

Listening over the next couple of hours as our own kids’ clear, pure voices filled the hall, it was impossible not to think of the sounds of terror that had echoed in Florida earlier in the day.

The death toll at Parkland’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School stands at 17, all victims of a single gunman, barely beyond high school age himself, by all accounts another in a long line of deeply troubled young people who, despite making their violent intentions as plain as a savage scream on a silent night, somehow slip between our fingers and bring their evil dreams to reality.

It’s a blessing that our own kids likely had no idea how achingly correct was their rendition in Latin of the high, keening notes of O Vos Omnes, taken from Lamentations 1:12.

One translation has it: O all you who pass by this way/look and see/whether there is any sorrow like my sorrow.

It is a piece of devotional music dating to the 16th century, often associated with the sacrifice of Christ, asking us to acknowledge its sorrow and tragedy, and — horribly apt today — that of his mother grieving at the foot of the Cross.

The choir program was set weeks ago; it was dumb fate that had our children giving voice to some small part of the agony endured by bereft families almost a thousand miles away, just as it was mere chance that this tragedy struck there and not here.

Sending our kids off to get ready for the concert, they seemed surprisingly mature, almost sophisticated in their street clothes; they know how to dress. But on stage — girls in empire waist gowns dragging the floor, skinny boys like puffs of wind in baggy tuxes — they all look like junior-high kids again, barely into puberty, with all of life’s joys and sorrows far in the future.

In Florida, that all telescoped into minutes of terror, violence, blood and death. Kids barricaded themselves in classrooms, some texting out videos of panic, with the sound of gunshots clearly audible in the background. Others fled for their lives; some didn’t make it.

As our kids sang, Florida police officers processed the crime scene far to our south, working their way classroom to classroom, with hours of heart-breaking work ahead before the bodies could be released. I say bodies; these are children, people’s children.

The tragedy runs deeper than another group of children dead of gun violence. In a sense, these children and others like them dying every day in every sort of misadventure — auto accidents, drug overdoses, alcohol fueled chaos, physical passions awakened by nature and inflamed by popular culture — are being sacrificed to the world in a way that Mary, Jesus’ mother, might well have understood.

One of the most affecting photos to emerge from the tragedy was of a mother, sobbing, her forehead still marked with the gray cross of Ash Wednesday, which is supposed to symbolize a putting away of worldly concerns in favor of matters of the spirit.

But as our world has shrunk to neighborhood size, our lust to seize all the wonders it offers has brought to our fingertips Victoria Falls, the Marianas Trench, Mount Everest, the moon’s Mare Tranquillatus, exquisite works of literature and art, showplace cities around the world, learning beyond the imagination of the ancients — and all the evil of which man is capable.

It’s a blessing and a curse. Like the first despairing parents of a murder victim, Adam and Eve, once we were protected in our ignorance, but no more.

The woe of Lamentations 1:12 actually runs deeper than its traditional association with Christ on the cross. Originally it expressed the despair of the Jews in the voice of ruined Jerusalem herself, personified as a desolate woman huddled by the side of the road, imploring passersby to recognize her suffering — and the reasons for it, and the implied threat to their own complacent happiness.

It's time to start listening.

Daniel Lee is a writer in Indiana. His work has appeared at USAToday.com, in the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post and elsewhere. Follow him on Twitter: @realdanlee.

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]]>http://waterworldnews.net/it-was-mere-chance-that-tragedy-struck-florida-and-not-here-in-indiana635810Esra ( water world news )It was mere chance that tragedy struck Florida and not here in IndianaMotorists begin paying <b>Vic Falls</b> Bridge toll feesWhat can I do to prevent this in the future?

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]]>http://waterworldnews.net/motorists-begin-paying-bvic-fallsb-bridge-toll-fees635811Esra ( water world news )Motorists begin paying <b>Vic Falls</b> Bridge toll feesFired traffic police officer challenges dismissal in courtWhat can I do to prevent this in the future?

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]]>http://waterworldnews.net/fired-traffic-police-officer-challenges-dismissal-in-court635812Esra ( water world news )Fired traffic police officer challenges dismissal in courtWatch your step; it could save youFalls among the elderly/or older Americans (ages 65 or older) lead to injuries or deaths. According to the National Council of Aging (NCOA), each year in the United States more than 27,000 deaths can be attributed to falls.

A frightening statistic, is that one in four elderly individuals will fall on a yearly basis. Falls become more of a problem as we age because of the weakening of our bones, which may fracture upon contact with the ground or another surface. Another concern, is that our senses and motor skills continuously diminish as we progress through our older years making us more prone for falls.

Older Americans have several factors that put them at heightened risks for both falling and sustaining injuries. Most importantly, older individuals are at higher risks for falls because of the demineralization (i.e. osteopenia, osteoporosis) of bones that naturally occur through the aging process.

This demineralization of bones may also be caused by poor dietary regimens (i.e. lack of calcium). Shoes that are not study (i.e. high heels, slick shoe bottoms, ill-fitting shoes) also contribute to an increased risk in falls.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the other risks to falls among the elderly include: lower body weakness, vitamin D deficiency, vision problems or taking certain medications (i.e. sedatives, tranquilizers, antidepressants).

As with most accidents, falls can be prevented while taking proper precautions when walking or moving about during your daily activities. According to the NCOA, there are six preventive measures the elderly can take in order to reduce their risks for falling and causing injuries:

1. Find a good balance and exercise program: It is crucial that as we age that we engage in flexibility and strength building exercises. Physical activity will assist in offsetting the demineralization and weakening our bones. These exercises should ideally be planned by a qualified personal trainer or another type of exercise professional.

2. Talk with your healthcare provider: It is best to consult with your primary healthcare provider about your risks for falling, past history of falls, and your ability to engage in an exercise regimen. He or she should be the best judge pertaining to your personal risks associated with falls.

3. Regularly review your medications with your physician or pharmacist: Since, some medications may cause side effects which may increase your risk for falling, it is advisable to review them with your physician or your pharmacist.

4. Get your vision and hearing checked annually and update your eyeglasses: Since falls are associated with diminishing senses: Keeping your eyes and ears in their best shapes possible is ideal for preventing falls.

5. Keep your home safe: Remove anything (e.g. extension cords, throw rugs) off from the ground that may cause you to fall. Also, make sure you always have sufficient lighting and clear all stairwells of objects that may cause you to trip and fall.

6. Talk to your family members: Ask them to assist you in your efforts to decrease the risks associated with falls. It is a family thing!

Michael Wiblishauser, PhD, CHES, is an assistant professor of health studies at the University of Houston at Victoria. You may contact him at WiblishauserM@uhv.edu or at 361-570-4178.

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]]>http://waterworldnews.net/import-big-collection636024Esra ( water world news )Import big collectionTiffs, Tears, And Farewells: We Recap Season 2 Episode 6 Of “<b>Victoria</b>”In Parliament, the two parties cannot come to an agreement of how to handle the current pushback regarding the Corn Laws. Sir Robert Peel is placed in a difficult position, one that, if enacted, would be poised to ruin his political career. The Tory party (which is the side Peel belongs to) believes that the Corn Laws should stay intact, which allowed minimal imported grain in the country and, in turn, allowed British farmers and landowners to control prices on their grain products. But as the high prices and lack of availability had contributed to starvation across Britain as well as the Irish Potato Famine, much of the country wanted to repeal the Corn Laws, including the Whig party. Peel had witnessed the effects of the famine and desired a change, so in a drastic move he ends up voting against his own party, siding with the Whigs instead, that the Corn Laws must be repealed for the better of the country as a whole, not just the landowners and farmers. This doesn’t bode well, for both personal and professional reasons.

Meanwhile, Lord Alfred Paget and Edward Drummond can’t forget their stolen kiss, as it seems what happens in Scotland doesn’t stay in Scotland. They dine together, Drummond telling Lord Alfred of his upcoming marriage as well as his desire to get out of it. He cares for Alfred, an affection he wants to pursue. But Alfred is hesitant: it’s still a time where a man, no matter his social class, could not be seen in a relationship with another man. It wasn’t only frowned upon by all members of society, it was also illegal. He begs Drummond to reconsider his choice, but soon after decides to accept Drummond’s suggestion to explore their affections for one another, inviting him to try the oysters at a swanky London hotel. The innuendo isn’t lost here, as oysters were at the time seen as an aphrodisiac. This isn’t an innocent request.

At this point, both Peel’s and Alfred’s unconventional decisions come to a head due to one person: Drummond. In an attempt to shield the Prime Minister from an assassination attempt post-decision regarding the Corn Laws, Drummond is shot and killed. Sir Robert Peel must now contend with Drummond’s blood on his hands in order to save his life as well as his conflicts with his own party. After delivering the news of Drummond’s death to Victoria and Albert, he insists that his time has come to resign as Prime Minister, something both queen and prince consort have a difficult time accepting. But Alfred’s reaction is even more tragic, as not only is he shown waiting for Drummond at the hotel for dinner, but the news of his death is delivered in the presence of the Duchess of Buccleuch, Wilhelmina Coke, and others, leaving him unable to show the true measure of his grief: he’s lost a lover, not just a friend. But Diana Rigg is shown to be exemplary yet again, as the Duchess comforts Alfred in private. His affections for Drummond is not lost on her, but she doesn’t condemn him for it.

]]>http://waterworldnews.net/tiffs-tears-and-farewells-we-recap-season-2-episode-6-of-bvictoriab635525Esra ( water world news )Tiffs, Tears, And Farewells: We Recap Season 2 Episode 6 Of “<b>Victoria</b>”NC teen plummets 50 feet off Pilot Mountain ledge. Then a tree stopped her.A Mount Airy teen is saying she’s lucky to be alive, after falling 50 feet during a mountain hiking trip at one of the state’s parks.

Victoria Creed, 17, fell at about 5 p.m. Sunday while climbing at Pilot Mountain State Park.

“I had the wrong kind of shoes on,” said Creed, struggling not to cry during an interview with TV station WFMY. “I was trying to get down to a lower rock...I made one step to get back up...and when I did, I slipped.”

She fell 50 feet, before a tree stopped her fall and knocked her unconscious, reports FOX8.

“The next thing I remember is the rescue squad getting there, and putting me on a stretcher...and pulling me up hill,” she told WFMY.

It took Pilot Mountain Rescue and Pinnacle Fire and Rescue nearly an hour and a half to get to reach her, and hoist her up the mountain in a basket, reports WXII. Surry County EMS also responded.

Creed, who dreams of being a park ranger, was released Monday night from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center with a broken collar bone, fractured foot and got 14 stitches for a cut on her leg, media outlets report.

Mickey Creed, her father, told Fox 8 that he learned of the accident from a phone call and rushed immediately to the park, but was told he must wait outside the gates.

At the time, his daughter was hiking with friends near Three Bears Gulley, he told the station.

“They were all sitting on the edge of a rock and some of the girls had got up and walked away,” Creed told Fox 8. “They turned and asked Victoria, ‘Are you coming,’ and she said, ‘Yeah.’ She gets up and the next thing they heard was screaming.”

She says she’s going back to the exact spot, because her father wants to see where she fell. “He doesn’t want it to haunt me,” she told WFMY. “I want to face my fear....Thank God I’m still here.”

]]>http://waterworldnews.net/nc-teen-plummets-50-feet-off-pilot-mountain-ledge-then-a-tree-stopped-her635198Esra ( water world news )NC teen plummets 50 feet off Pilot Mountain ledge. Then a tree stopped her.<b>Victoria falls</b> town pictureshttp://waterworldnews.net/bvictoria-fallsb-town-pictures635199Esra ( water world news )<b>Victoria falls</b> town picturesWho&#39;s Afraid to Celebrate Robert Mugabe Day?As Cecil Rhodes' boots settled into the rich, fertile soil between the great rivers of Zambezi in the northwest and Limpopo in the southeast, the Oxford-educated Englishman knew that he had struck gold. Literally.

His foray was preceded by kith and kin – David Livingston, with his “discovery” of Victoria Falls, and Robert Moffat, with his missionary credo to deliver the indigenous people of Zimbabwe “from their present awfully degraded condition.”

The stage was all but set for imperial expansion.

Turning blind eyes to the ancient stoneworks at Khami, Great Zimbabwe and Dhlo-Dhlo, or the Mutapa Empire, The British South Africa Company was certainly lock, stock and barrel in with their fellow countryman. A billboard produced by the colonization enterprise read, in part: The advantages of Rhodesia (the colonial misnomer for Zimbabwe) to the man with moderate capital are: Good climate; Cheap land on easy terms; Immense mineral resources; Light taxation.

The sales pitch fitted Rhodes’ quest like hand in glove, “We must find new lands from which we can easily obtain raw materials and at the same time exploit the cheap slave labor that is available from the natives of the colonies.” No justification was needed to embark on his pursuit, indulging his compatriots with, “Remember that you are an Englishman, and have consequently won first prize in the lottery of life.”

In effect, Rhodesia became another arm of occupied land comprising the British Empire, so vast in global tenancy that it bore the nickname “the empire where the sun never sets.” For the Indigenous population, however, it meant where signs of hope withered like worms beneath raging sun rays, delimited to life in shanty towns and dust bowls, far removed from their traditional homelands.

When asked by a British reporter why he decided to take up arms, Mugabe prefaced his response with an explanation as to why a sour taste lingered among the majority Black population in the first place. It started, he said, “through stories that our parents used to (tell) us - 'how the white man came to the country, how he grabbed the land' - and in a society where you have a class whose main purpose and accepted privilege is to exploit others you naturally get revulsed.” Circumscribed to such, he concluded that “You can’t avoid, if you have any moral principles at all, the call to do something about it.”

Mugabe also recollected that “there was a whole history of having tried nonviolent methods” all of which “had failed completely.”

But almost a century would past between British boots on the ground and the Chimurenga's second coming - revolution against imposed segregation favoring white settler families.

Birth of a Revolution

The First Chimurenga (a Shona word meaning to fight or struggle) was put down in 1896. Mbuya Nehanda, a woman, and Sekuru Kaguvi, leaders of the revolt and spirit mediums, were captured by colonial forces and promptly executed, dangling by their necks between the heavens and earth.

Over half a century of British colonialism followed.

Then, in 1965, Ian Smith, the president of Rhodesia's white minority government, unilaterally seceded from the crown, relinquishing all amenities that came with being loyal servants of her majesty. The occasion, nevertheless, was accompanied by staple braggadocio as he assured an all white crowd that white rule in Africa would endure for “1,000 years.” Roaring cheers, joy and optimism peaked among Smith’s lot that evening.

Zimbabwe's African People's Union, or ZAPU, led by Joshua Nkomo, and all other Black opposition political parties were outlawed. Hordes of activists, Mugabe included, were imprisoned without trial. The Guardian recently published a video prior to the full on state repression with a young, debonaire Mugabe speaking to a crowd of supporters, titled, “Life of a Dictator.” He'd remain locked up for over a decade. Some fellow inmates who participated in the growing resistance received the same fate as Nehanda and Kaguvi.

Mugabe and others would eventually break away from ZAPU to form the Zimbabwe African National Union, or ZANU. The two revolutionary groups, operating in and outside prison, formed a hitherto pact, the Patriotic Front. Though harrying Rhodesia from opposite ends of the country – ZAPU from Zambia and ZANU from Mozambique – their objective was the same, to, once and for all, end the litany of malversations practiced by a regime representing less than six percent of the population.

While in prison, Mugabe became grief-stricken when authorities refused to grant him permission to leave so that he could bury his 3-year-old son, Michael Nhamodzenyika Mugabe. As his first wife, Sally Hayfron Mugabe recalled, their child was suffering from “malaria and convulsion and we couldn’t save him.”

Apart from this tragedy, less we discount physical and mental torture on the part of prison guards, Mugabe spent his time behind bars as he did as a child, studiously. As an inmate he earned a bachelor of administration, masters in economics, and two law degrees through correspondence courses at, oddly enough, the University of London.

At Sikombela detention center, he taught basic literacy, math and English classes to fellow prisoners. His reputation, in no uncertain terms, grew to an extent that black warders, becoming less inured by the invader’s power, began smuggling messages from ZANU's executive committee, almost all in prison, to supporters on the outside.

Upon his release, the Smith’s administration prohibited Mugabe from leaving the country. With security officials tracking his every move, it is said that Sister Mary Aquina, a white nun, assisted him in his escape to Mozambique where he would go on to help lead the successful bush war against the Rhodesian government and its gang of lickspittles, vis-a-vie Black skin(s) in White masks.

Independence

Shortly after independence was achieved in 1980, the country began to address the poverty and backwardness imposed by colonialism. As of 2015, just to mention, Unesco reported that Zimbabwe's literacy rate was just under 90 percent.

While Mugabe chose a dignified, conciliatory tone with the sons and daughters of British colonialists turned Rhodesians in the lead up to presidential elections, he never swayed from the guiding principles which breathed new life in the Chimurenga. “The whites who are in the country needn’t fear us, if they are prepared to adjust they will be regarded on the same basis as everybody else.” The response came not long before he was nominated to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.

However, when asked by a British reporter if white people will be left with “any sort of vestige of the standards of living to which they’ve been accustomed to in the past,” Mugabe offered a prescient response: “If those standards of living have been based on color they must forget about them.”

Also, in 1980, Reggae icon Bob Marley landed in Harare. The singer who provided a soundtrack to Marcus Garvey’s message, composing “Zimbabwe” in honor of the long freedom struggle, had come to perform as part of the country’s independence celebrations. So inspired was he, that he declined a fee offered by Zimbabwean officials, instead, covering all travel expenses for his equipment, band and entourage from Kingston to Harare and back.

Zimbabwe, albeit independent, was not free of critique or troubles. There was the crackdown on ZAPU members during and after the revolution, detainment and deaths of Ndebele in Matabeleland in the 1980s, as well as Mugabe's rants on people's sexual orientation. While this history cannot and should not be ignored, it also shouldn't be corralled to cherry-picked brochure assessments, skirting broader implications such as: the legacies of colonization; the vacuum of power left during and after the 13-year-long revolution; AIDs, an abrupt, deadly epidemic with which far too little was known as it swiftly spread across several nations in Sub-Saharan Africa; and the fervor of those not just reminiscing but actively plotting for a return to the old days charted by The British South Africa Company.

The latter point, indeed, begs a more fundamental question: Why was there ever a belief that Zimbabwe, and other nations of indigenous inhabitants, needed to be colonized by Europeans? The radical disruption of those traditional societies, their cultures, customs, mores and world views can still be felt today.

Dennis Brutus, a South-African poet who was born in Zimbabwe and a former political prisoner on Robben Island with Nelson Mandela, also chimed in on the matter as he talked with journalist Amy Goodman of Democracy Now about Mugabe's disparaging remarks on people's sexual orientation. Though sharply criticizing his stance, Brutus reminded listeners that the heart of the matter is another. “If Blacks are deprived of land, if Blacks are killed, if Blacks are victims there is not this agitation about protecting human rights and respecting the rule of law.”

“Free The Land”

Mugabe would come under fire from Western countries for supporting the revolutionary war veterans as they spearheaded land reform, setting about the countryside in 2000 reclaiming poached land by 4,000 white farmers. The goal, to redistribute it more equitably among the indigenous, majority Black populace.

The United States and European Union imposed economic sanctions on Zimbabwe in 2001 and 2002, respectively. The measures led to a major trade deficit, adversely affected the country's healthcare system and other vital sectors of society.

In an article published in the Daily Telegraph newspaper, British Secretary of Foreign Affairs Boris Johnson decried former Prime Minister Tony Blair's "betrayal" of the 1979 Lancaster House Agreement, which, in recognizing Zimbabwe's independence and plans to redistribute land, promised a white farmers compensation package to be financed by Britain. The deal was also endorsed by the U.S. government.

“Let no one who is negative want to spoil what we are doing for ourselves in order to unite Africa,” said Mugabe in response to European sanctions at the 2002 Earth Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa. “We don't mind having and bearing sanctions banning us from Europe. We are not Europeans. We have not asked for any inch of Europe or any square inch of that territory. So, Blair, keep your England and let me keep my Zimbabwe.”

By 2013, despite the British withholding of the white farmer's compensation, Mugabe had lived up to his end of the bargain, expropriating or confirming for redistribution most of their land. The resettlements resulted in 200,000 Black commercial farmers.

British colonialists who had violently seized the land were inexperienced in farming. As a result, the Rhodesian government had no choice but to provide them with training and low-interest loans to rev up their homesteads. While it took them 20 years to become commercially successful, it took resettled Black farmers, despite drought and sanctions, a decade to reach the same level of production.

“If you are a successor to a legitimate government of Britain, you don't only secede to assets, you also secede to liabilities,” Mugabe told a rambunctious crowd of over 1,000 people packed into Mount Olivet Baptist Church in the historic Black neighborhood of Harlem. He had come to New York City to participate in the U.N. Millennium Summit in 2000, amid the final stages of the land reform.

Rebutting criticisms, Mugabe concluded that “We, as a government, have a responsibility to recognize and honor” the cause of the Chimurenga and also to “empower our people economically.”

Long Live The Chimurenga!

Proving its worth is the chrysalis of this tireless African front that has belted and deflected western imperialism time and again. And Mugabe, 93, soon to be 94, showed not a hint of discomfiture as he candidly rallied the new guard in his last televised speech as president. Flanked by military officials to his right and government officials to his left he said, “We are a nation born out of a protracted struggle for national independence,” and the goals and ideals of the struggle against “those who occupied and oppressed us” continue to “guide” our “collective legacy across generations and times.”

A twinkle in his eyes and voice, Mugabe closed his speech unabashedly, breaking into a low tone as he sung the old Chimurenga mantra, “Iwe neni tine basa” (we all have work to do).

Shortly after his resignation and Emmerson Mnangagwa was confirmed as Zimbabwe's new president, Venezuela's Foreign Ministry wasted no time in releasing a public statement saluting the life and time of Mugabe, his full on resistance against “the permanent aggression of the former colonial powers,” namely Britain and its ally, the United States.

The Venezuelan government "will continue to recognize Robert Mugabe as a friend and ally of the Bolivarian Revolution and the cause of all people who fight for their freedom and independence,” the statement read. "The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela reaffirms its permanent commitment to solidarity with the brotherly people of Zimbabwe and wishes it the greatest success in the path of peace with social justice."

After the mainstream media smoke had cleared surrounding Mugabe's departure from the presidency, Mnangagwa said the military operation, codenamed “Operation Restore Legacy” was carried out to preserve the ethos of the country's “struggle against British colonialism,” which couldn't have been achieved had it not been for "Mugabe's immense contribution," along with that of his former wife Sally Hayfron Mugabe, Joshua Nkomo, Josiah Tongogara and so many others.

While Mnangagwa has called for presidential election polls to be held as early as March, he recently declared that the land reform program is irreversible, that the mere notion of returning massive estates and farms to the descendants of British colonialists is something that “will never happen.”

More recently, he stated that big, underutilized farms will be slated for downsizing to allow even more people to benefit from land redistribution, according to AllAfrica.

And so it goes. Zimbabwe's independent mill keeps churning the grist of western imperialism almost four decades on and counting. Of the historic event Brutus said people who had been “deprived of land, and what is more, deprived of land by force” held dearly to the belief that some thrust, some force would take the stage to “redress the injustices of the past.” It’s a message that echoes far beyond Zimbabwe, far beyond Africa in our lives and times.

One of the greatest stories of resistance and social justice in the 20th century will replay in celebrations on Feb. 21, Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth Day.

On that day, thousands will chant "Pamberi ne Chimurenga," translated as "the struggle continues."

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]]>http://waterworldnews.net/gorge-swing-bvictoria-fallsb-flavia635815Esra ( water world news )Gorge Swing <b>Victoria Falls</b> FlaviaGolden <b>falls</b>! David Beckham takes a tumble on the slopes as he&#39;s shown up by sporty daughter ...

She's said to be the sporty one of the family, recently wowing with her football skills.

And Harper Beckham, six, proved to be a dab hand at all activities as she showed up father David during a recent family getaway in Whistler, Canada.

Taking to the slopes, the youngster was confident on her skis, whilst David, 42, suffered a tumble.

Oops: David Beckham took a tumble on the slopes during a recent family getaway in Whistler, Canada, falling over on his snowboard during the outing

Showing him up: She's said to be the sporty one of the family, and Harper, six, proved to be a dab hand at all activities as she showed up her father David on the slopes

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The father-of-four had a wipe out whilst cruising down the slope on his snowboard, landing flat on his back and skidding to a stop.

Luckily he sustained no injuries from the fall and was back up and on his board within moments, keen to show his children how it should be done.

Harper, meanwhile, needed no assistance as she looked calm and confident whilst zooming down the slopes on her skis.

Down he goes: The father-of-four had a wipe out whilst cruising down the slope on his snowboard, landing flat on his back and skidding to a stop

Beck to his best: Luckily he sustained no injuries from the fall and was back up and on his board within moments, keen to show his children how it should be done

Standing out against the snow, Harper looked adorable in a colourful padded ski jacket and lilac salopettes.

Ensuring safety first, the youngster also donned a helmet and orange ski goggles as she teared down the mountain.

Also showing off their skills on the ice were Romeo, 15, and Cruz, 13, who seemed in awe of their little sister's natural abilities.

Showing her skills: Harper, meanwhile, needed no assistance as she looked calm and confident whilst zooming down the slopes on her skis

Sticking out from the snow: Standing out against the snow, Harper looked adorable in a colourful padded ski jacket and lilac salopettes

Off he goes: David hopped back up on his snowboard and was zooming around the slopes

Harper is the only daughter of David and Victoria Beckham - who are also parents to son Brooklyn, 18.

David revealed that she's taken after her big brothers with her sports skills, with David previously revealing that Harper came over to him and said: 'Daddy, I would like to maybe play football.'

'Having children is the most special thing in the world,' he insisted. 'You don't love any of them more than any of the others. It's just different, you know. The boys are very protective over [Harper] and, obviously, so am I.'

Up they go: David and Harper were also joined with son Romeo and the pair were hoisted up in the air on a ski lift as they made their way across the ski site

Boys club: Cruz was also on the slopes with the family with the group in high spirits

Making moves: The Beckham brood seemed chirpy as they joined an instructor on the slopes

Taking it easy: David looked calm and content as they prepared to skate around

All together now: The group seemed ready for another day of skating fun on the slopes

Taking it easy: David made the journey seem like a piece of cake as he went down the slopes

His comments came after fashion designer Victoria admitted that Harper is a 'tomboy'.

Speaking on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in 2015, she explained: 'She loves to put her football boots on and get in the garden with her brothers and have a bit of rough and tumble.'

The Beckhams have been quite the jet-setters in recent weeks, having headed on holiday to Canada after a mini break in the Big Apple, to support Victoria's AW18 showcase at the city's Fashion Week.

Off they go: The group were chatting away with one another before zipping around

Chirpy: The team seemed in high spirits as they prepared to ski down to the bottom

Ladies first! Harper showed no fear as she seemed keen to hit the slopes first

On the move: Cruz seemed in good spirits as he prepared to make his way down the hill

Off she goes: David was watching his young ones going down the slopes

Loving it: David seemed in good spirits as he zoomed down the slopes whilst clapping his hands and reaching out to keep his balance on the snow

Oops: David ended up on the floor as he suffered another fall on his snowboard

Cruz-ing! Cruz donned a camouflage jacket with black ski trousers as he made his way down the steep mountain

The display kicked off her 10th anniversary year as a designer - having set up her self-titled fashion brand back in 2008.

More excitingly, it was recently confirmed that Victoria would be presenting at London Fashion Week for the first time this year, to commemorate the milestone.

Her global luxury fashion brand Victoria Beckham Limited will also move to new West London premises in the spring of 2018.

Bonding with the Beckhams: David and son Romeo were chatting away with one another as they took a break from skiing to catch up and have a chat

Learnt from the best: David chatted to Romeo as the youngster seemed a tad unsure on his snowboard

Pep talk: The chat seemed to have worked as then David and Romeo seemed in good spirits

Two's company: David and Romeo seemed to be chasing one another down the slope

Watch him go: Romeo seemed in good spirits as he headed down the slopes on his skis

Showing off his skills: Cruz seemed in great spirits as he weaved his way around the slopes

Chilling out: Siblings Cruz and Romeo took a break from skiing to chat with one another

Follow the leader: Romeo made his way down the mountain following on from David

Spinning around: David seemed in good spirits as he tried out some tricks on the slope

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]]>http://waterworldnews.net/golden-bfallsb-david-beckham-takes-a-tumble-on-the-slopes-as-he39s-shown-up-by-sporty-daughter635201Esra ( water world news )Golden <b>falls</b>! David Beckham takes a tumble on the slopes as he&#39;s shown up by sporty daughter ...<b>Vic Falls</b> Sales Rephttp://waterworldnews.net/bvic-fallsb-sales-rep635202Esra ( water world news )<b>Vic Falls</b> Sales RepGeneral Electric eyes Batoka power project

Business Reporter

Harare – Continental energy player, General Electric Africa, has approached the Zimbabwe parliament over its intention to invest in the 2,400 megawatt (mw) Batoka Hydro power project.

GE started operating in Sub-Saharan Africa over 100 years ago. However, in 2011 the company decided to renew its focus to meet Africa’s current and future needs.

The company’s footprint in Sub-Saharan Africa now consists of over 2,600 employees and operations in 33 countries. GE’s main operations are in Nigeria, South Africa, Angola, Ghana, Mozambique and Kenya where its headquarters is located.

GE Africa director originations, Reginald Max, told the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Mines and Energy that the company is interested in projects like the Batoka Hydro and they have the right financial muscle to execute the project.

“We have a clear track record and we have the financial muscle to undertake the project. We believe that power assets such as Batoka should be owned by the State. We will invest to develop the power station, but ownership will be retained by Zimbabweans (and Zambians),” said Max.

The project will be located about 54 kilometres downstream from Victoria Falls and consist of a roller-compacted-concrete gravity arch dam 181m high that impounds a reservoir with a catchment area of 508,000 km2.

The site will feature two underground powerhouses, one on each river bank, each with a capacity of 800 MW, has been given an initial completion timeline of 2024, however first generation is earmarked for 2019.

Max said if given the go ahead to undertake the Batoka project, GE Africa will keep the project as a State owned project.

The group provides infrastructure technologies, services and solutions in key sectors including energy, power generation, oil and gas, healthcare and rail transportation. Under the Batoka project Zimbabwe and Zambia will share the electricity equally when generation commences.

Already international financial institutions are lining up to finance the US$4 billion scheme, with the African Development Bank having been appointed the lead arranger for the project. The project is estimated to cost US$6 billion.

Financing mechanisms being considered by the two Governments include loans, Build Own Operate Transfer, grants and equity capital, among others.

Private public partnerships are also under consideration.

The Batoka Hydroelectric project is being implemented under the auspices of the Zambezi River Authority, a bi-national organisation mandated to operate monitor, and maintain the Kariba Dam Complex as well as exploit the full potential of the Zambezi River. – The Herald

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]]>http://waterworldnews.net/general-electric-eyes-batoka-power-project634694Esra ( water world news )General Electric eyes Batoka power projectZimbabwe&#39;s new political dispensation boon for regional tourism marketing

Isdore Guvamombe

The Southern African Development Community (sadc) region is endowed with an array of tourist attractions, from manmade ones to those sired by natural phenomenon, and tourism business opportunities are immense and inexhaustible.

Backed by wild parks teeming with pristine fauna and flora, great water bodies and a wide variety of weather patterns from deserts to rainforests, 23 international airports and a reliable road network, among other things, the region cannot escape the diary of any discerning tourist. It has everything for everyone.

Latter day international tourism would want to sample tourism tapestries from more than one country to justify savings done over a lengthy period, for their first and probably last tour of Southern Africa.

Regional packaging had been a major driver of international tourist arrivals the world over and SADC is no exception, hence the setting up of the Regional Tourism Organisation of Southern Africa (Retosa).

In the past decade, it has been largely difficult to sell a tourist package that involves the greater part of Zimbabwe, except the Victoria Falls. Zimbabwe’s government, under former President Robert Mugabe, had become too hard to market. The brand Zimbabwe had become largely unmarketable, despite spirited efforts by all and sundry.

The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority did everything in its power to market the country as a safe tourist destination but the country’s image on the international scene had become checkered because of political perception among tourist wholesalers and source markets.

Tourist wholesalers in countries like the United States (US), the United Kingdom, Germany and France – which used to push the bulk of tourists to Zimbabwe as major historic source markets - started shunning interior Zimbabwe, despite it having some of the best tourist attractions. The decision was based on political perceptions created after the country’s land reform programme in 2000.

The same countries constantly issued travel warnings and travel bans to its citizens justifiably and at times unjustifiably, warning their citizenry to travel to Zimbabwe at their own risk. That alone made it difficult for regional packaging.

Countries like the US went further to ban spot hunting in Zimbabwe and subsequent selling of trophy from hunts in the country, seriously damaging the tourism sector and yet the US has by and large provided the biggest chunk of hunters, especially from Texas. This isolated Zimbabwe.

Tourist attractions such as the Great Zimbabwe Ancient City, the Epworth Balancing Rocks, Nyanga Mountain and the cities dotted around the country, lost big time to negative perception.

A closer look shows that the Victoria Falls was the only place, during the hiatus, where tourists came through packaging from countries such as South Africa, Botswana, Zambia and Namibia.

For many tourists, the Victoria Falls itself did not benefit as a bedroom town, but became a lunch town where tourists flew in during the day and left by end of day, as they feared for their lives.

Hotel occupancy suffered the most as tourists came for activities and retreated to sleep elsewhere. Night life in Victoria Falls went dead. It would have been many tourists’ wish to spend the night, relax and do many activities but time was limited.

Now, the new political dispensation, which has attracted the world and has triggered the stampede to Zimbabwe, is certainly making it easy for tourist wholesalers to package the whole of Zimbabwe or part of it, with other tourist attractions.

Many positive things have happened since President Emmerson Mnangagwa took over power in November last year and that includes relaxation of investment laws under the indigenisation law. Mnangagwa relaxed the mandatory 51/49 percent law, which restricted foreign investors to a maximum of 49 percent stake.

That has opened investment opportunities in the tourism industry as well, and more and more investors should be seen flocking to the country. The perception in the international community has changed and the region should take advantage of this and repackage Zimbabwe, as the greater part of regional packaging. – This writer is found at guvaz2008@yahoo.com

]]>http://waterworldnews.net/air-namibias-ge-ghanab-daoba-gamaaeb-unis-ai-ni-tsoatsoa634696Esra ( water world news )Air Namibias ge Ghanab daoba Gamaǀaeb ǀunis ai nî tsoatsoaWildlife and Safari Travel Show set for Harrogate launchConverge Exhibitions is launching the first consumer travel exhibition entirely dedicated to wildlife, safari and conservation travel experiences. The Wildlife and Safari Travel Show will open its doors to visitors passionate about uncovering experiential wildlife travel, at the Harrogate Convention Centre, on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 September 2018.

Conservation charity Tusk Trust, under the royal patronage of HRH Prince William, has been announced as the charity partner for the 2018 Wildlife & Safari Travel Show. £1 from every £8 advance ticket will be donated to Tusk with a special auction taking place at the Wildlife and Safari Travel Show on Saturday 29 September 2018, from which all proceeds will also go to Tusk Trust.

Brian Dobson, head of sales and events at Harrogate Convention Centre, said:

This is a great event for Harrogate and we’re very proud to have been chosen as hosts. There’s a growing trend towards more environmentally conscious ways to enjoy adventure holidays thanks to television shows, such as Blue Planet, which are highlighting our effect on the environment.

The Wildlife and Safari Travel Show is at the forefront of that push towards more sustainable adventure holidays and it’s the perfect place to start planning your trip of a lifetime.

Holidays and travel to encounter wildlife have never been more popular and as we become better-travelled, demand for knowledge and insight grow ever higher.

The Wildlife & Safari Travel Show is the first event dedicated to showcase the very best wildlife, safari and conservation travel experiences our amazing planet has to offer. We are very excited about working with Tusk as our headline conservation charity partner and aim to raise a significant amount for their amazing work in Africa.

Charlie Mayhew, MBE – chief executive for Tusk said:

Tusk is delighted to be selected as the main charity partner of this exciting show. Sustainable wildlife tourism is a vital economic driver on which the long term survival of our planet’s rich natural heritage is based. With so many land and marine species under increasing threat, we hope that the Wildlife & Safari Travel Show will encourage more people to travel responsibly and support the numerous reserves and conservation programmes that underpin their protection.

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]]>http://waterworldnews.net/wildlife-and-safari-travel-show-set-for-harrogate-launch634697Esra ( water world news )Wildlife and Safari Travel Show set for Harrogate launchZimbabwe: Foreign Investors Told to Avoid Zim PoliticsPhoto: 263Chat

Harare City (file photo).

Foreign companies intending to invest in Zimbabwe must avoid political engagements or commentary as State security agents "will employ heavy-handed methods on them", an international business company has said.

A number of foreign investors have visited Zimbabwe with the intention of seeking new opportunities following Emmerson Mnangagwa takeover as president last year.

The new president has since pledged to open the cash-starved country to foreign investments, declaring that Zimbabwe is open for business.

However, London-based Business Monitor International Research (BMI) says foreign investors need to be more careful, especially in an election year.

"(Foreign) businesses should avoid involvement in political affairs or commentary over the near term, as the state security apparatus can employ heavy-handed methods to quell dissent," BMI noted in a recent report.

The main security risk for investors in Zimbabwe came from the threat of political violence and toxic politics, which tend to flare up around election periods.

"Ongoing succession battles within the ruling Zanu PF party and the systematic repression of opposition parties are key factors that have contributed negatively to political stability in Zimbabwe in recent months," BMI said.

"In view of the relatively peaceful transfer of power within Zanu PF, we expect upcoming elections will be hotly contested.

"The pertinent risk of political violence can significantly disrupt business operations and trade in the country in the near term, while investors will remain cautious on the market."

Theft and assault, BMI added, remained the most prevalent crimes with foreign businesses and expatriates in major cities and tourist locations such as Harare and Victoria Falls particularly exposed.

]]>http://waterworldnews.net/zimbabwe-foreign-investors-told-to-avoid-zim-politics634910Esra ( water world news )Zimbabwe: Foreign Investors Told to Avoid Zim PoliticsForeign investors told to avoid Zim politicsFOREIGN companies intending to invest in Zimbabwe must avoid political engagements or commentary as State security agents “will employ heavy-handed methods on them”, an international business company has said.

A number of foreign investors have visited Zimbabwe with the intention of seeking new opportunities following Emmerson Mnangagwa takeover as president last year.

The new president has since pledged to open the cash-starved country to foreign investments, declaring that Zimbabwe is open for business.

However, London-based Business Monitor International Research (BMI) says foreign investors need to be more careful, especially in an election year.

“(Foreign) businesses should avoid involvement in political affairs or commentary over the near term, as the state security apparatus can employ heavy-handed methods to quell dissent,” BMI noted in a recent report.

The main security risk for investors in Zimbabwe came from the threat of political violence and toxic politics, which tend to flare up around election periods.

“Ongoing succession battles within the ruling Zanu PF party and the systematic repression of opposition parties are key factors that have contributed negatively to political stability in Zimbabwe in recent months,” BMI said.

“In view of the relatively peaceful transfer of power within Zanu PF, we expect upcoming elections will be hotly contested.

“The pertinent risk of political violence can significantly disrupt business operations and trade in the country in the near term, while investors will remain cautious on the market.”

Theft and assault, BMI added, remained the most prevalent crimes with foreign businesses and expatriates in major cities and tourist locations such as Harare and Victoria Falls particularly exposed.

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Standing still may be going forward in a statistical sense for heavy vehicle fatal-crash figures, given the number of trucks on the road continues to rise, but the dismal fact remains there has been no sustained improvement in numbers for four years.

The Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics’ (BITRE) latest Fatal heavy vehicle crashes Australia quarterly bulletin shows fatal crashes involving heavy trucks rose 2.4 per cent is 2017, from 164 to 168, and fell by an average of 1.9 per cent a year for the preceding three years.

But the trend has been even since 2013, a year that saw fatals involving articulated and heavy rigid trucks fall from around 200.

Articulated fatal crashes rose 3.3 per cent last year, from 92 to 95, and fell an average of 2.7 per cent in each of the previous three years, while for heavy rigids, that was up 2.6 per cent, 77 to 79, and down 1.6 per year.

As has been the focus of sustained attention, New South Wales has seen all the articulated crash increase, up nearly 82 per cent, from 22 to 40, over a year in which 11 such crashes occurred in each of the first three quarters before subsiding to seven in the fourth.

However, the average for the years 2013-2015 was close to 30.

By contrast, the worst 2016 quarter was June, with seven.

Also well noted was that other states recorded fewer such crashes or were even, with Queensland and South Australia down 26 per cent and 30 per cent respectively.

Victoria and Western Australia were even at 20 and nine respectively.

It was a somewhat different story for heavy rigid fatal crashes.

NSW recorded a six per cent rise for the year, from 32 to 34, though the years 2013-2015 had totals of 24, 21 and 25.

All other states bar Western Australia, up from 11 to 14, showed falls, with Queensland and South Australia again showing the way down, with 15 and 37 per cent respectively.

Over the past three years, Victoria and South Austrlia have shown the greatest improvement, down 17 and 21 per cent respectively.

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]]>http://waterworldnews.net/nsw-cancels-out-fatal-truck-crash-bfallsb-in-other-states634533Esra ( water world news )NSW cancels out fatal truck crash <b>falls</b> in other statesSEZs process too slow: Business bodyWhat can I do to prevent this in the future?

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]]>http://waterworldnews.net/sezs-process-too-slow-business-body634116Esra ( water world news )SEZs process too slow: Business bodyThey die, others are bornWhat can I do to prevent this in the future?

If you are on a personal connection, like at home, you can run an anti-virus scan on your device to make sure it is not infected with malware.

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]]>http://waterworldnews.net/they-die-others-are-born634117Esra ( water world news )They die, others are bornMake a REAL difference in Zimbabwe with Community Development ProgramDescription

Acknowledging the huge need for supporting the children and youth of the Victoria Falls area, a Child Centre was developed in 2012 specificalThis essential program delivers early childhood development opportunities through 30 centers, educating 4,500 young children in the Hwange District of Zimbabwe. The non-profit program provides a safe place for vulnerable children to attend where they are cared for and educated amid a life of poverty and instability. The centers offer a solid foundation to start children on the right path, ensuring not only their educational needs, but their health and wellbeing needs are also being met. Volunteers on this program will work within an amazing organization on a variety of projects across a number of centers. They will experience the local area and participate in many aspects of delivering essential programs to children in need. The centers supply quality educational opportunities for children, along with the opportunity to learn through play. The centers train facilitators on early childhood development curriculum, such as child protection issues, facilitating positive parenting dialogues and child rights to ensure children are well cared for, healthy, happy and ready to learn. Children need a solid start to begin their education journey and this program provides this start.

Goals of this Project:

Improve the future prospects of the children of Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe with early childhood development programs for disadvantaged children

To promote volunteerism as a tool sustainable community development

To offer affordable and exciting volunteer projects in one of the magnificent world heritage sites, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

To create a better understanding of the African culture and value system

ly to offer this support and empower those in need. The Centre is run by our program partner, a non-governmental, non-profit organization which works to target those in greatest need and offer programs and activities to encourage greater educational opportunities, self-development, confidence and skills. The Centre acts as a recreational hub for children and youth to spend time in positive activity and away from anti-social behavior which is a risk for those marginalized in society and with a lack entertainment and employment opportunities. With the ongoing success of the project, an additional center is currently under construction in Sizinda, a rural community 17kms outside of Victoria Falls. The credibility of the program is highlighted by the amazing support from international organizations, with the construction of the center funded through the Elisabeth Foundation and the Roger Federer Foundation. Volunteers are now essential to help run the work of the program in both centers and help these local youths into brighter futures.

Goals of this Project:

Improve the future prospects of the children of Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

To promote volunteerism as a tool sustainable community development

To offer affordable and exciting volunteer projects in one of the magnificent world heritage sites, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

To create a better understanding of the African culture and value system

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Love Volunteers welcomes all those 18 years and over who wish to help create a brighter future for people living in marginalized communities of Zimbabwe. While this project is best suited to those pursuing a career in the fields of anthropology, social work, social entrepreneurship and/or economics, volunteers who simply wish to be involved in a more ‘varied’ project are also welcomed as there are many ways you can assist and individual projects can often be tailored to suit the particular skills and interests or each participant. Importantly, all applicants must first and foremost have a genuine willingness to help, show drive and initiative, and bring a positive 'can-do' attitude. If this sounds like you, we want you on the team!

Additionally, volunteers applying to join this program will be required to supply to following documentation:

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]]>http://waterworldnews.net/make-a-real-difference-in-zimbabwe-with-community-development-program635204Esra ( water world news )Make a REAL difference in Zimbabwe with Community Development Program<b>Victoria</b> waterfallhttp://waterworldnews.net/bvictoriab-waterfall634118Esra ( water world news )<b>Victoria</b> waterfallAmadeus Garden GuesthouseB&B style accommodation in Victoria Falls. The lodge is set in a spacious green garden, 11 rooms only, swimming pool and in walking distance to the Victoria Falls. If you prefer the atmosphere of a small lodge to the big Victoria Falls hotels - then Amadeus Garden is the right choice of accommodation for you. A safe and trusted guesthouse since 1999! Amadeus offers clean and clutter free accommodation in eleven rooms all of which are tastefully decorated and furnished with local teak furniture. All beds are fitted with firm therapeutic mattresses. We do have 9 twin bedded and 2 double bedded rooms.]]>http://waterworldnews.net/amadeus-garden-guesthouse634348Esra ( water world news )Amadeus Garden GuesthouseJamie Oliver&#39;s Barbecoa <b>falls</b> in to administrationAlixPartners has been appointed administrators for Barby Limited, Barbecoa’s parent company, with the immediate closure of its Piccadilly site just a year after it opened.​​

The original St Paul’s restaurant, which launched in 2010, continues to trade and has been bought back by One New Change Limited - a subsidiary of the Jamie Oliver Restaurant Group - saving 90 jobs.

Barby Limited posted a £0.54m loss in 2016, according to The Guardian,​ while the Jamie’s Italian chain recorded losses of £9.9m.

The group also pulled out of opening a third Barbecoa, at the Nova Victoria development, last year.

Jamie Oliver Group said in a statement: “We can confirm that Barby Limited has been placed into administration. AlixPartners has been appointed administrators for Barby Limited.

"One New Change Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Jamie Oliver Restaurant Group, has purchased the assets and lease of Barbecoa St Paul’s and will be trading as normal.”

M Restaurants founder Martin Williams had previously expressed interest in buying the Barbecoa group. In a statement released to the press he said he had approached the company late last week in a bid to reach a 'mutually acceptable agreement'.

But AlixPartners said there were no 'viable commercial offers' made for the Piccadilly site, with 'limited interest' shown throughout the sales process.

“Unfortunately it wasn’t possible to achieve a sale of all of the business as a going concern, however we are pleased to have been able to secure a transaction that allows the Barbecoa St Paul’s business to continue and preserves approximately 90 jobs at the restaurant," said Peter Saville of AlixPartners.

There were signs of trouble at the chef’s restaurant empire in early 2017, when he shut six Jamie’s Italian sites and closed his final Union Jacks pizza restaurant​​ – six years after its launch.

According to Colliers International the Jamie Oliver Restaurant Group saw a 28% hike in its total business rates bill​​ to £7.3m over the last year.

Other groups such as Byron have shut the doors on several of their high street sites this year at a time when operators are also struggling with rising wages and food costs.

]]>http://waterworldnews.net/jamie-oliver39s-barbecoa-bfallsb-in-to-administration634119Esra ( water world news )Jamie Oliver&#39;s Barbecoa <b>falls</b> in to administrationMzembi&#39;s $1, 6m fraud accomplice appears in courtA BUSINESS consultant has appeared for allegedly conniving with ex-cabinet minister Walter Mzembi to swindle some $1,6 million in donations meant for the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) convention in 2013.

Susan Kahudzayi recently appeared before Harare magistrate Rumbidzayi Mugwagwa facing theft of trust charges. She was released on $300 bail with reporting conditions.

Kahudzayi and Mzembi are charged together with another consultant Aaron Mushoriwa and former tourism permanent secretary Margret Sangarwe.

The allegations relate to the 2013 UNWTO general assembly jointly hosted at Victoria Falls by Zambia and Zimbabwe after the neighbours won the bid two years earlier.

According to the State, Mzembi’s alleged accomplices were contracted in May 2012, to source funds on behalf of the tourism ministry for the event.

Court heard that between May 2012 and August 2013, Mzembi wrote several letters on official government paper to the corporate world appealing for sponsorship.

Mbada Diamonds pledged $2,5 million when approached, and it was decided that a bank account would be opened to receive the funds.

Mzembi reportedly instructed Mushoriwa and Kahudzayi to open the account with ZB bank in the name of an unregistered company called Conventions Africa. Mushoriwa and Kahudzayi were signatories to bank account.

Court heard between September, 2012 and August, 2013, Mbada Diamonds made several deposits totalling $810,000 into the ZB bank account.

Mushoriwa reportedly connived with Kahudzayi and transferred $150,000 to Croco Motors for the acquisition of three Ford Ranger double cabs trucks and registered them under a UNWTO Trust which did not exist.

Prosecutors further claim that Mushoriwa and Kahudzayi received a Tata Xenon Double Cab vehicle valued at about $34,000 that was fully paid for by Mimosa mining company.

Mzembi then gave orders for the vehicles to be distributed and he got a Ford Ranger, Mushoriwa a Tata Xenon Double Cab, while Sangarwe and Kahudzayi each got Ford Rangers.

After UNWTO meeting, the accused reportedly failed to surrender the vehicles to the ministry and, instead, converted them to personal use.

The government of Zimbabwe is considering adopting the Victoria Falls tourism special economic zone corridor approach, which is expected to have a considerable effect in addressing the disparity in product profiling within Matabeleland North.

Zimbabwe and hospitality industry minister Prisca Mupfumira said that this would make sure that tourism development doesn’t only focus on Victoria Falls but also centres on other areas of the province.

The minister said that the naming of the region as a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) shouldn’t just concentrate on investment from outside the country, but also focus on people at grassroots level.

The minister also added that after successful implementation, the SEZ would witness building up of a world-class tourism and hospitality training institution that would invite attention of the Sadc region.

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Our committee's goal is to empower residents to prepare before, safely manage during, and restore personal and neighborhood functioning after, a major disaster or emergency.

Towards this purpose, the committee:

Works with the Board, homeowners, and management company to secure community enhancements that will help to facilitate preparedness and the general well being of the community in the event of a disaster.

Hold a variety of educational and informational seminars and workshops.

Enlist active participation from residents on both the individual and community level.

Train residents in successful models of disaster response that till increase community connectedness and resiliency, reduce the severity of injuries and lessen property damage.

Encourage and facilitate specific preparedness skills as promoted by the City of Rancho Mirage and the County of Riverside.

]]>http://waterworldnews.net/livingstone-statue-in-bvictoria-fallsb-zimbabwe-side-pictures633579Esra ( water world news )Livingstone Statue In <b>Victoria Falls</b> Zimbabwe Side PicturesIan Douglas Smith at <b>Victoria Falls</b> People I admire thttp://waterworldnews.net/ian-douglas-smith-at-bvictoria-fallsb-people-i-admire-t634350Esra ( water world news )Ian Douglas Smith at <b>Victoria Falls</b> People I admire tWild winds batter state, dozens of calls for help

A high pressure system from the south and a low pressure trough from the east is causing the wild weather, as well flow on effects from Cyclone Kelvin in Western Australia.

The strongest winds were forecast between 10.30pm and 1.30am on Monday into Tuesday, Bureau of Metrology senior forecaster Beren Bradshaw said.

"The worst hit areas will be generally over the Yarra Ranges and eastern suburbs of Melbourne as well as the Alpine Region," she said.

"We are expecting during the early morning period, by about sunrise, we'll be potentially seeing winds easing."

Mountt Baw Baw, Falls Creek, Mountt Hotham and Mountt Buller were expected to be hit with peak gusts of 100km/h, she said.

A strong wind warning remains in place for west coast, central and east Gippsland coasts.

The State Emergency Services received more than 250 calls for help on Monday with the winds blowing down 213 trees and leaving dozens of homes damaged.

The severe weather is expected to ease by Tuesday morning with the SES advising people to secure loose items, move vehicles away from trees and stay away from any downed power lines.

The Dandenong Ranges and Melbourne’s bayside appear to be hardest hit, with forecasters predicting Melbourne’s outer east could be hit with damaging winds of up to 100kmh on Monday evening.

Ms Bradshaw said while winds would ease as the sun rose, parts of the state would still be lashed with wild wind until Tuesday afternoon.

"The winds will be strong for the first half of the day tomorrow, however, they won't be as strong as today," she said. "There is still a strong wind warning in place for Port Phillip, Western Port, West Coast and Central Coast areas."

While it will be windy, there is a silver lining.

Melbourne will be blessed with clear skies and sunshine with a top of 29 degrees predicted for Tuesday.

Melissa Cunningham reports breaking news for The Age.

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]]>http://waterworldnews.net/wild-winds-batter-state-dozens-of-calls-for-help634699Esra ( water world news )Wild winds batter state, dozens of calls for helpWhat to Watch: Jenna Coleman Brings Season 2 of <b>Victoria</b> to a CloseAll times Eastern.

MONDAY, Feb. 19Escape to the Great Dismal SwampGroundbreaking discoveries by historical archeologists show how a vast tract of treacherous swampland wilderness in Virginia and North Carolina became the hiding place—and home—for runaway slaves (8 p.m., Smithsonian Channel).

Man vs. MasterIn each episode of this new reality-competition series, up-and-coming chefs compete for the opportunity to face off with their host—celebrity chef, restauranteur and author Richard Blais—in a master-chef culinary challenge (10 p.m., FYI).

TUESDAY, Feb. 20BullDr. Jason Bull (Michael Weatherly) navigates the unfamiliar rules of a Native American tribal court when his college roommate is accused of murder on the reservation (9 p.m., CBS).

The DetourWith Robin (Natalie Zea) out of work, Nate (Jason Jones) signs up for a job on an Alaskan factory fishing trawler—a seven-month hitch of rotting fish, meth fumes and family separation. What could go wrong in this sitcom about a family road trip that takes one turn after another? (10:30 p.m., TBS).

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 21FestivalThe Criterion Collection on the on-demand streaming service Filmstruck, dedicated to the art and appreciation of movies, offers classic and contemporary films from around the world—like this 1967 documentary gem spanning four years of the seminal Newport Folk Festival featuring interviews and performances from Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Johnny Cash, Howlin’ Wolf, Peter, Paul and Mary and many others (Filmstruck).

Expedition UnknownHost Josh Gates gives contestants in his new Global Game Show the opportunity to win out-of-this-world prizes by answering correctly on the topic of extraterrestrials. Viewers at home can win big prizes, too (9 p.m., Travel Channel).

THURSDAY, Feb. 22BirdmanThis acclaimed 2014 film, about a washed-up actor attempting to revive his career by staging a Broadway play, starred Michael Keaton, Emma Stone, Edward Norton, Naomi Watts and Zach Galifianakis and received four Oscars, including Best Picture, Director and Cinematography. The movie’s celebrated score, however, performed almost entirely by drums, was snubbed because it didn’t fit the Academy’s criteria of “music” (8 p.m., HDNet).

MartyAfter Birdman, flip the channel for this multiple Oscar winner from 1955, a heart-tugging drama about a middle-aged butcher (Ernest Borgnine) and a lonely school teacher (Betsy Blair) who’ve both given up on love but fall for each other. It also won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Director and Actor. Watch for a small role by Frank Sutton, who’d later go on to TV fame in the 1960s as Sgt. Vince Carter on Gomer Pyle: U.S.M.C (10:15 p.m., TCM)

The TickThe satirical streaming series returns to finish up the second half of its first season with six more half-hour episodes starring Peter Serafinowicz in the title role as the likable-lug, bright-blue superhero. The Tick and his sidekicks Overkill (Scott Speiser), Tinfoil Kevin (Devin Ratray), Superian (Brendan Hines), Midnight the dog (voiced by Townsend Coleman), Dangerboat (voiced by Alan Tudyk) and Dot (Valorie Curry) continue the fight against the evil forces of Miss Lint (Yara Martinez) and The Terror 2.0 (Jackie Earle Haley) (Amazon).

SATURDAY, Feb. 24Notes From the FieldThe one-woman show of Tony and Pulitzer Prize nominee Anna Deavere Simth comes to the screen in this dramatization of students, parents, teachers and administrators caught in America’s school-to-prison pipeline, which pushes underprivileged, minority youth out of classrooms and into incarceration at a much higher rate than other groups (8 p.m., HBO).

Royal HeartsIn this modern-day fairytale, Kelly (Cindy Busby), a hopeless romantic in Montana eager to finish her college dissertation, and her rancher father Hank (James Brolin), receive news that he has inherited an estate in a foreign, faraway land. When they travel there to check it out, they discover Hank’s not only the new landowner, he’s the king! (9 p.m., Hallmark).

SUNDAY, Feb. 25Masterpiece: VictoriaIn the season two finale, Christmas brings surprise visitors, threats to Great Britain’s young Queen Victoria (Jenna Coleman) and romantic tension throughout the palace (9 p.m., PBS).

The Walking DeadAll-out war continues to rage in the season 8 mid-season premiere as Rick (Andrew Lincoln), Daryl (Norman Reedus), Michonne (Danai Guira), Negan (Jeffrey Dean Morgan), Maggie (Lauren Cohan) and the other grizzled survivors navigate a world in which the line between good and evil continues to blur—and post-apocalyptic zombie “walkers” are only part of the problem (9 p.m., AMC).

NEW ON DVD

If two dads were funny, four must be fabulous—that’s the pop-centric math in Daddy’s Home 2 (Paramount Home Media), which reunites original stars Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg and adds newcomers Mel Gibson and John Lithgow. It’s a laugh-packed dads-travaganza when everyone comes together for the holidays, with appearances by John Cena and “Miracle on the Hudson” airline pilot “Sully” Sullenberger and a great in-joke about Liam Neeson. Bonus content include gags, deleted scenes and several making-of featurettes.

Willem Dafoe gives an Oscar-nominated performance in The Florida Project (Lionsgate) as the manager of a budget motel in Florida, on the outskirts of DisneyWorld, where a young girl, Moonie (Brooklyn Prince), and her ragtag friends have their own magical childhood despite their circumstances.

AT THE MOVIESIn Annihilation, a biologist (Natalie Portman) embarks on a dangerous, secretive expedition in an environmental “disaster zone” where the laws of nature are horrifically haywire. With Jennifer Jason Leigh, Oscar Issac, Tessa Thompson and Gina Rodriguez.

Based on a New York Times best-selling YA novel, Every Day stars Angourie Rice as a teenager who falls in love with a mysterious “soul” who inhabits a new body every day—realizing that loving someone who becomes a different person every 24 hours has its ups and downs.

Jason Bateman and Rachel McAdams star in the grown-up comedy Game Night, about a group of friends who meet regularly for an evening of fun and games find themselves involved in a what appears to be a real-life murder mystery. With Jesse Plemons, Kyle Chandler, Billy Magnussen, Kylie Bunbury and Lamorne Morris.

]]>http://waterworldnews.net/what-to-watch-jenna-coleman-brings-season-2-of-bvictoriab-to-a-close633580Esra ( water world news )What to Watch: Jenna Coleman Brings Season 2 of <b>Victoria</b> to a Closevintague-blog: <b>Victoria Falls</b> (waterfall in...http://waterworldnews.net/vintague-blog-bvictoria-fallsb-waterfall-in633581Esra ( water world news )vintague-blog: <b>Victoria Falls</b> (waterfall in...Extraordinary expands South African footprint with Mont d&#39;Or propertiesExtraordinary owns, manages, and represents a carefully selected portfolio of lodges, hotels and resorts in Botswana, Zimbabwe and South Africa, including The Cape Milner, Mabula Game Lodge, and Victoria Falls Safari Lodge. The company has expanded their portfolio and South African footprint with the addition of The Mont d'Or Group's five luxury boutique properties.

Mont d’Or Swartberg Hotel (Image Supplied)

“The recent addition of five luxury boutique properties increases our footprint to include a presence in the Free State, Gauteng and an increased presence in the Western Cape,” says Cindy Sheedy-Walker, CEO of Extraordinary sales and marketing.

“We have been discerning in any relationships that we engage in,” comments Sheedy-Walker, “all of the properties that we represent have individual identities with an emphasis on comfort that is coupled with contemporary services.”

Extraordinary have been measured in their growth over the last nine years, focusing on quality and developing beneficial synergies within the portfolio. “Being results driven means that we do a thorough analysis of market demand to ensure that we deliver on our objectives,” says Sheedy-Walker.

Capacity for more

The tourism sector showed remarkable growth during 2017. “Our current portfolio has benefited from the tourism upswing and this is reflected in their occupancies,” comments Sheedy-Walker, “so it is opportune for us to grow our portfolio to meet the demands of the tour operators.”Extraordinary has developed sound systems and inventory management technology related to online bookings as well as systems management and now has the capacity for additional products without putting either the staff or the existing infrastructure under stress.

“We are constantly considering suitable opportunities in Southern Africa and should there be occasions where the destination is in keeping with our ethos of understated luxury and quality and if we believe that we can add value to the location, then we would engage,” comments Sheedy-Walker.

ABILENE — The No. 3-ranked UT Tyler Patriots (5-0, 3-0 ASC) took the series finale 8-0 in five innings, sweeping the McMurry War Hawks (2-6, 0-3 ASC) in the American Southwest Conference series on Sunday at Red Bud Park.

UT Tyler sophomore Whitney Romero (3-0) picked up her second victory of the weekend with 3 1/3 innings pitched. She held McMurry scoreless on just three hits and four strikeouts. Junior Colleen Bentke came in for relief work and had one strikeout with no hits allowed in 1 2/3 innings of action.

“I thought we improved each game of the series,” UT Tyler head coach Mike Reed said. “I thought offensively we worked hard to have good at bats every inning. We are working hard to continue to learn each other and to learn what this team’s identity is and will be. To open with five wins on the road is never easy.”

Sisters Victoria Gonzales and Andrea Gonzales each belted doubles for the Patriots, while Andrea added a single and Theresa Gonzales had two hits and an RBI. Victoria had two RBIs.

Nicole Garcia added a single for UT Tyler, while Hannah Moore had a single and an RBI.

UT Tyler will have their home opener next weekend with a series against Concordia-Texas starting Friday. Concordia is coming off a series sweep of Hardin-Simmons where they scored 35 runs over the three games. First pitch is scheduled for 6 p.m. at Suddenlink Field.

On Saturday, the teams will play a doubleheader with the first game slated to start at 1 p.m.

No. 20 Centenary scored four runs in the top of the ninth inning to take a 4-2 win over No. 16 UT Tyler on Sunday in the final game of the Clements Fluids Classic at Irwin Field.

The Patriots (3-3) will return to action at 4 p.m. on Tuesday against Millsaps in Jackson, Mississippi before traveling to play a three-game series against Texas Lutheran on Friday and Saturday in Seguin.

UT Tyler junior Blake Wilson led the Patriots against Centenary (7-2) by going 3-for-4 at the plate, including a one-out RBI double to score Blake Maddox in the fourth inning. Maddox reached with a leadoff double of his own before Wilson provided the first run of the game on his second hit. The Patriots would add to that 1-0 lead in the eighth with Josh Burns leading off with a single and Graham Welch driving him in with an RBI single to center field.

Welch’s hit gave the Patriots a 2-0 lead going to the ninth, but the Gents would take advantage of two walks by reliever Chris Stodolka to lead off the inning to begin their rally. Alexander Masotto (0-1) came in for Stodolka and would take the loss with Centenary plating both of the walks by taking advantage of a hit-by-pitch and then tagging up on a foul out to tie the game. The winning runs came in on a fielder’s choice with two runs scoring on a situation where the bases were loaded and the Patriots went for a double play. One out was recorded at second base, but two came in that would prove to be the difference.

UT Tyler starter Simon Sedillo did not receive a decision in the game after striking out six in 6 1/3 innings of work.

A senior from Grand Prairie, Sedillo allowed only four hits and one walk in his 93-pitch performance where the Gents couldn’t get to him. Cole Clinton threw 1 1/3 innings of scoreless relief, including stranding the bases loaded in the top of the seventh by getting a fly out and ground out to the mound to end the threat.

The Patriots finished the game with nine hits, including Maddox going 2-for-3 and Bowie Farris singling down the left-field line.

UT Tyler dropped all three of its games at this year’s Clements Fluids Classic after falling to Whitworth and Centenary on Friday on the first day of the tournament. The Patriots will return to their home field in two weeks when they host East Texas Baptist on Alumni/Homecoming on March 2-3 in their American Southwest Conference openers.

]]>http://waterworldnews.net/ut-tyler-softball-wins-patriot-baseball-bfallsb-in-ninth633583Esra ( water world news )UT Tyler softball wins; Patriot baseball <b>falls</b> in ninthTourism operators push for reduction in feesTOURISM players have appealed for a reduction of fees for accommodation and adventure activities licences in the resort town in order to promote domestic tourism.

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The call was made on Thursday at a consultative National Tourism Sector Strategy (NTSS) workshop to map out an inclusive strategic plan to address gaps existing in the tourism sector, as part of the ministry’s 100-day work programme

Shearwater sales and marketing manager, Trish Mambinge, said this after it was revealed that less than 20% of locals countrywide have visited tourism destinations due to the high prices.

“Our destinations should be affordable. We must put a two pricing system, where locals are pegged differently from international and regional tourists.At the moment, everything is expensive from food to accommodation and that has killed our domestic tourism,” she said.

“The high pricing is contributed to by exorbitant licence fees from the government and other authorities and at the end of the day, the clients are the ones that suffer more, we, therefore, appeal to the ministry to look into that.”

Another operator said Victoria Falls residents needed to be occasionally given free entry to the rain forest as, some could not afford to pay $7 per head.

Tourism and Hospitality minister Prisca Mupfumira said the government was mulling the adoption of a Victoria Falls tourism special economic zone to ensure that tourism development spreads to the entire Matabeleland North province.

“This initiative will address the imbalance in product profiling within the province by mainstreaming areas such as Binga, Hwange and their environs into the product portfolio. This will make sure that tourism development does not only concentrate on Victoria Falls but spreads to the province as a whole,” she said.

Mupfumira emphasised the need to put in place measures that support small tourism operators to invest into the special economic zones.

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Listed hospitality group Rainbow Tourism Group is aggressively looking for expansion opportunities on projected growth in room demand after recent political developments that have brought a new ray of hope into the local market, CEO Tendai Madziwanyika has said.

He projects Zimbabwe could in a year's time struggle to meet room demand. With a lot of caution and emphasis on value creation for its investors, Mr Madziwanyika said, the group has appetite to occupy space created by growing room demand.

Zimbabwe lagged behind global tourism growth in the past two decades and missed its opportunities to double its room stock.

"Meanwhile, as a company, we are aggressively looking for expansion opportunities because that is the way to go. We definitely need to expand because we have a deficit in terms of hotel infrastructure," Madziwanyika told The Herald Business on the sidelines of its RTG Gateway launch on Thursday.

Mr Madziwanyika projects increased demand for Zimbabwe's tourism product on renewed interest from a deliberate re-engagement and pro economic thrust in President Mnagagwa's Government. Already, he said, the group registered growth in the festive season and also in the first two months of 2018 compared to last year.

"Christmas was very good, I can say that December was very good, even January was also quite good. The last few months has seen "a lot of optimism not only among locals but even foreigners because saw a lot of tourists coming into our city hotels and even in Victoria Falls," Mr Madziwanyika said.

He said the conferencing business had also boomed with government, companies and non-governmental organisation restrategising.

"I will give you a very interesting statistic, average growth in tourism per year has been 4 percent. In fact last year global tourism grew by 7 percent. If you were to look at 7 percent per annum it means if you were compounding your growth at 4 percent, in about 17 years or so you would have doubled.

So in other words, if we had been in step with global trends of growth, it means by now we should have doubled our room stock," said the RTG CEO.Mr Madziwanyika said, based on his projections, Zimbabwe could fail to meet room demand in a year.

"But as you know, there is literally no investment in terms of brick and mortar, building new hotels and so forth, the investment has been very little. What I suspect is that as the year continues, the growth rates will be amazing. I think that in about a year it's going to become evident that we may experience constraints in terms of availability of rooms," he said.

"This is why we decided in the meanwhile to also adopt the Air BnB model to say you may not want to stay in a hotel, but you can stay in a house. It gives people an opportunity to stay in a house when they fail to get accommodation in a hotel."

To grow the industry's capacity, he said, RTG launched the RTG Gateway, an integrated mobile and internet application which allows users to browse, book and pay for accommodation, meals, and airport transfers among other services. RTG has signed up over 200 partners- including 40 houses, 50 lodges and 72 virtual partners - on the platform which comes after another initiative RTG Virtual of 2014. By 2017. RTG Virtual channelled business worth over $1,5 million, 10 percent of which comes to the group as commission.

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